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NewsWFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)August 28, 2026Hillsborough

Lee County Sheriff reports student tip led to firearm seizure at Coronado High School

A student's report of concerning behavior resulted in the discovery of a gun and ammunition at Coronado High School on Wednesday, August 26. The Lee County Sheriff's Office intervened following the tip to secure the campus.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights the role of student reporting in school safety protocols and the enforcement of campus weapon prohibitions in Lee County.

Key Facts

  • A student reported concerning behavior by another student at Coronado High School.
  • The Lee County Sheriff's Office discovered a gun and ammunition on the school campus.
  • The incident took place on Wednesday, August 26.
  • Sheriff Carmine Marceno credited the student's tip for the discovery.

Who's Mentioned

otherGlock 17“Firearm recovered from the vehicle”locationCoronado High School“Site of the incident”personChristian Viard“19-year-old student arrested”organizationLee County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency handling the investigation”personCarmine Marceno“Lee County Sheriff”