Ocala elementary school evacuated due to suspicious item

Hammett Bowen elementary school is currently on a code yellow due to a suspicious item that has been found in a refrigerator on campus according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

All Hammett Bowen elementary school students & staff have been relocated to Liberty middle school. 

The Marion County Sheriff's Office bomb squad is continuing their investigation on campus.

All students and staff are safe and secure, said officials. 

This is a developing story. Stay with Fox 35 News for updates.