Lockdown lifted at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — UPDATE 2:30 p.m.: The lockdown at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg has been lifted after police responded to a bomb threat Sunday morning. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, officers responded to the hospital at 10:49 a.m. after receiving calls about a bomb threat. Police said the hospital was shut down out of an abundance of caution while officers searched the building. No bomb was found, and the hospital has since reopened. The investigation remains ongoing. ______________________ ORIGINAL STORY Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is on lockdown due to an active police investigation, according to a hospital spokesperson. The hospital is currently diverting incoming patients to other hospitals, but care for patients already at the facility is continuing. “The safety of patients and staff in our facility is our top priority,” the spokesperson said. Read the hospital's full statement below: "Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is on lockdown due to an active police investigation. The hospital is diverting incoming patients to other hospitals at this time. Patient care continues. The safety of patients and staff in our facility is our top priority." Florida brain tumor patient says nearly $1 million in medical bills are now covered after insurance denial Five months after an insurance fight over brain surgery, Broqsten Bunt says he is medically cleared and has a zero balance on nearly $1 million in billed care. Brain surgery patients gets billed paid for after insurance denial Latest St. Petersburg & South Pinellas News from Tampa Bay 28 Gulfport seeks millions for flood fixes Casey Albritton City of St. Pete Beach addresses flood concerns Casey Albritton St. Pete residents voice hopes for Mayor-Elect, Charlie Crist Casey Albritton Charlie Crist projected to win the St. Petersburg mayoral election Amanda Boettcher