Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : ORLANDO, Fla. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently conducting an investigation into an incident that occurred on a flight from Orlando, which was subsequently diverted to Jacksonville on Tuesday afternoon. The diversion was prompted by a reported threat, leading to heightened security measures being implemented.
Flight 717, operated by Breeze Airways, departed from Orlando around 4:30 p.m. with its destination set for Providence, Rhode Island. However, approximately an hour into the flight, an incident was reported on-board, forcing the plane to alter its course and land at Jacksonville International Airport.
Upon landing, law enforcement authorities, including the FBI, swiftly responded to the scene to assess the situation. A thorough K-9 sweep of the aircraft was conducted as part of the investigation. According to a spokesperson from the FBI’s Jacksonville field office, no concrete evidence of a genuine threat to the flight has been discovered thus far. However, specific details regarding the nature of the reported threat have not yet been disclosed by authorities.
Breeze Airways, in collaboration with authorities in Jacksonville, is actively cooperating in the ongoing investigation. The airline released a statement emphasizing their commitment to passenger safety and pledged to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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