Updated September 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM ET

Martin County High School bomb threat traced to hacked Stuart account

Martin County High School bomb threat traced to hacked Stuart account
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A bomb threat email that prompted the evacuation of Martin County High School on Thursday has been traced by investigators to a hacked account at a Stuart residence, with evidence suggesting the attack originated from Russia and may be linked to a pattern of swatting cases. The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed the email was sent

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