Updated September 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM ET

Two Indian River County middle schools targeted in viral Cat in the Hat threat trend, district warns parents

Two Indian River County middle schools targeted in viral Cat in the Hat threat trend, district warns parents

The School District of Indian River County received two threats tied to a viral social media trend featuring a menacing version of the Dr. Seuss character The Cat in the Hat, targeting Vero Beach Middle School and Sebastian River Middle School. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office said both threats are non-credible and there are no

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