Hold in place since 1:30 p.m.

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DELAND, Fla. – A FortifyFL tip prompted a “hold” Tuesday afternoon at DeLand Middle School, according to school officials.

DeLand Middle School was placed in a hold before 1:30 p.m. as law enforcement investigates a FortifyFL tip. Information on what the tip involved has not been released.

“Deland PD and the Volusia County Sheriff’s department are present and students and staff are safe in their rooms. As soon as we lift the hold, I will update you with additional information,” the school’s principal wrote on Facebook.

According to the district’s website, a “hold” means individuals are not moving around campus, all doors are still locked and classroom instruction can continue. There is not an immediate threat.

The DeLand Police Department and Volusia Sheriff’s Office responded to the school.

The school is still in a hold as of the last updated at 2:43 p.m.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.

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