NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Hollywood Police lift lockdowns at Hollywood Hills High and Stirling Elementary following threat
Hollywood Police cleared lockdowns at Hollywood Hills High School and Stirling Elementary on Tuesday after an investigation into a threat made against the schools. Students were evacuated to athletic fields during the search, and both campuses were declared safe by 1 p.m.
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The incident disrupted the school day for students and families at two Broward County public schools, requiring a multi-agency police response and emergency evacuation procedures.
Key Facts
- Hollywood Hills High School and Stirling Elementary were placed on lockdown Tuesday morning following a threat made to the Hollywood Police Department.
- The threat claimed an individual was inside one of the school bathrooms.
- Police conducted a classroom-by-classroom search of both campuses using police dogs.
- A secondary search by police dogs identified a suspicious item, leading to an evacuation to school athletic fields.
- A portion of Stirling Road was closed to traffic during the police investigation.
- The Hollywood Police Department declared the campuses safe and found no credible threats by 1 p.m.
- Both schools proceeded with an early release for students following the all-clear.
- A reunification area was established at the southwest corner of Stirling Road and North 46th Avenue.
- Officials stated that individuals who make such threats will be prosecuted.
Who's Mentioned
organizationHollywood Police Department“Conducted the investigation and safety assessment”locationStirling Road“Road partially closed during investigation”locationU.S. 441“Location reference for Hollywood Hills High School”locationStirling Elementary“School placed on lockdown”personDr. Howard Hepburn“Broward County Public Schools Superintendent”locationHollywood Hills High School“School placed on lockdown”