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The Seminole County polling place has been evacuated after a suspicious incident, according to Casselberry officials

The Seminole County polling place has been evacuated after a suspicious incident, according to Casselberry officials

Casselberry, Fla.Casselberry police say an early polling place at the Seminole County Library was briefly evacuated and closed Friday evening due to a suspicious incident. The Casselberry Police Department and the Sanford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Friday evening at the Seminole County Library branch, 215 N. Oxford Road.

Casselberry Police tell FOX 35 they responded to the library to assist the sheriff’s office after receiving a call from the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections about a “possible exposure incident.” Authorities further said the Seminole County Fire Department responded and determined there was no threat of hazardous material exposure.

Casselberry police confirmed with FOX 35 that no injuries were reported and the incident is under investigation.

Police also confirmed that both the library and polling station are open and there is no threat to the public.

According to the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections web page, early voting in Seminole County ends on Sunday, November 4, 2024. All early polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.