OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The College of Central Florida (CF) Hampton Center, located at 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., reopened just after 4 p.m. Tuesday following a brief lockdown.
According to college officials, the temporary lockdown was a precaution while the Ocala Police Department responded to an incident in the surrounding area.
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All students, faculty, and staff are safe, and normal operations have resumed at the downtown Ocala campus.
Authorities have not released further details about the nearby incident.
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