Two schools in Broward County were evacuated on Monday over what police initially called a suspicious incident.
Davie Police officials said the incident occurred at Nova High School, prompting all students and staff to evacuate.
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Nova Middle was also evacuated as a precaution.
Chopper 6 showed students on athletic fields for a couple hours while police investigated.
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Broward County Public Schools later clarified that the evacuation was due to a bomb threat.
A short time later, police said both schools were cleared and re-opened for normal operations. The lockdown was lifted and students were allowed to return to class.
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