{"id":429852,"date":"2026-10-16T21:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T21:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429852\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T21:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T21:04:28","slug":"florida-lawmaker-reports-suspicious-package-at-orlando-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429852\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida lawmaker reports \u2018suspicious package\u2019 at Orlando office"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 A U.S. lawmaker from Florida announced his office was evacuated after a \u201csuspicious package\u201d showed up on Friday.<\/p>\n

That lawmaker \u2014 Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) \u2014 said the package was found at his office in Orlando.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, my office received a suspicious package matching those reported by other offices across the country,\u201d he said. \u201cAs a precaution, our office has been evacuated. U.S. Capitol Police and the Orlando Police Department have been notified, and the appropriate authorities are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frost also said he and his staff are safe.<\/p>\n

No additional information has been provided at this time.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n

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About the AuthorAnthony Talcott headshot\"\"Anthony Talcott<\/a><\/p>\n

Anthony, a graduate of the University of Florida, joined ClickOrlando.com in April 2022.<\/p>\n

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