A threat against the Jewish Congregation of Venice led to a heavy police presence earlier today. Law enforcement quickly surrounded the area, but investigators later determined the calls were a hoax.

VENICE, Fla. — Police say a reported threat at the Jewish Congregation of Venice was determined to be a "hoax." Just before 1 p.m. Tuesday, the Venice Police Department confirmed it was at the scene ...

VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple agencies responded to reported threats at Jewish congregations in the Tampa Bay area Tuesday. The Venice Police Department, Venice Fire Rescue, and Sarasota Sheriff’s ...

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Venice Police are saying a phone threat to “kill everyone” at the Jewish Congregation of Venice Tuesday was a hoax. “The threatening calls were determined to be a hoax, or ...

Police in Venice say threatening calls that came into the Jewish Congregation of Venice on Tuesday afternoon were a hoax or swatting. Police said they were notified that the center received phone ...