The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office said Thursday afternoon that a handgun was found at Yearling Middle School.According to the sheriff's office, a student found the gun in one of the bathroom stalls. The student immediately told a school staff member, and necessary measures were taken to secure the weapon and the school.The sheriff's office said, other areas of the school were searched for additional weapons. No threats were reported, and officials are reviewing surveillance footage of individuals entering and exiting the area.The Okeechobee County School Board and the sheriff's office are working together in the investigation of the incident.Anyone with information is asked to use the FortifyFL app to report.Top headlines:Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office said Thursday afternoon that a handgun was found at Yearling Middle School.

According to the sheriff's office, a student found the gun in one of the bathroom stalls. The student immediately told a school staff member, and necessary measures were taken to secure the weapon and the school.

The sheriff's office said, other areas of the school were searched for additional weapons. No threats were reported, and officials are reviewing surveillance footage of individuals entering and exiting the area.

The Okeechobee County School Board and the sheriff's office are working together in the investigation of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to use the FortifyFL app to report.