Suspicious package at Ocala city hall

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - A suspicious package was delivered to the City of Ocala’s Utilities Customer Service office inside the City Hall building Thursday morning. Photo gallery

The Ocala Fire and Police Departments responded to the scene and the building was evacuated. The Marion County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad along with the Marion County Fire Department’s Special Operations unit were called in and Ocala Police blocked off six blocks until the situation was under control.

Investigators say the Bomb Squads Radio Controlled Robot made entry into the office building along with a Bomb Technician and after they determined the contents of the box were not explosive, the box was removed from the building. The box was opened by Firefighters in protective gear opened the box and found a new photo album and an old utility bill inside.

No injuries were reported and the Ocala Utilities Office and the Ocala City Hall were reopened for business shortly after.