{"id":23307,"date":"2025-10-28T04:47:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/23307\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T04:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:47:13","slug":"bomb-squad-responds-after-possible-mortar-discovered-in-backyard-of-belle-isle-home-wftv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/23307\/","title":{"rendered":"Bomb squad responds after possible mortar discovered in backyard of Belle Isle home \u2013 WFTV"},"content":{"rendered":"

BELLE ISLE, Fla. \u2014 A possible mortar was discovered Monday in the backyard of a home in Belle Isle.<\/p>\n

Police said the device was found on Waltham Avenue.<\/p>\n

The discovery prompted the response from the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team.<\/p>\n

The Belle Isle Police Department reported the finding and has taken precautions to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n

Students at Cornerstone Charter Academy, located nearby, have been relocated indoors as a precautionary measure. <\/p>\n

Authorities have stated that there is no immediate threat to residents or students.<\/p>\n

Deputies are examining the item to determine its nature and origin. <\/p>\n

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available, but the timeline for resolution is currently unknown.<\/p>\n

Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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