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Beefed-Up Security At World Of Nations Amid Social Media Threats

WJCT News | By Cyd Hoskinson

Published March 4, 2017 at 12:10 PM EST

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So much to see and do at this weekend's World of Nations Celebration at Met Park.

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Hector Llanos trims a length of sugar cane for visitors looking for a traditional Cuban treat.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is using metal detectors to help ensure safety at the World of Nations Celebration at Metropolitan Park this weekend.

More attention is being paid to security at this weekend’s World of Nations Celebration at Met Park.

Our partner News4Jax reports security was beefed-up after a post on social media warned of possible danger at the 3-day event which started today.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has said that, after the shootings at Art Walk and the Jacksonville Landing in January, it’s taking all threats seriously.