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Capitol Building Evacuated after Suspicious Package Discovered

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TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - Early Thursday morning, a floor of the Capitol Building was evacuated, according to Capitol Police.

Around 7:30 a.m. the 19th floor was evacuated for approximately an hour after an envelope was opened containing a suspicious white powder, says the department.

Capitol Police say the powder was tested and was not deemed dangerous. The building was returned to normal operations.