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What’s happening at the AMC movie theater in Brandon?

BRANDON, Fla. (WFLA) — Social media reports of an active shooter at the Brandon AMC movie theater are untrue, according to the sheriff’s department. News Channel 8 received several phone calls about a large police presence and possible shooter at the movie theater, but the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it’s a false alarm. Winter […]

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