ORLANDO, Fla. — Several congressional offices have reported receiving suspicious packages as similar incidents are investigated across the country.
UPDATE 3:52 PM
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto has independently confirmed to Channel 9 that his office also received a suspicious package similar to those sent to other elected officials across the country.
See his statement below:
Today, our office received an envelope with a suspicious substance. Thankfully, Congressman Frost’s office gave us advance notice to monitor our mail. The envelope was intercepted by local law enforcement, and no staff was hurt. We are working with federal, state, and local law enforcement to support an investigation. Political violence has no place in our democracy, and we hope those who perpetrated this crime are brought to justice.
— Rep. Darren Soto (@RepDarrenSoto) October 16, 2026
UPDATE 3:33 PM
Officials are examining the package and the substance found inside it. The office was evacuated as a precaution, and Frost previously said he and his staff are safe.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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ORIGINAL STORY
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office was evacuated after receiving a suspicious package.
Frost said the package appeared similar to suspicious packages reported at other offices across the country.
The U.S. Capitol Police and Orlando Police Department were notified and are responding.
Frost said he and his staff are safe and are cooperating with law enforcement as authorities investigate.
No additional details about the package have been released.
Channel 9 crews are on their way, and we’ll continue updating this story as more information becomes available.
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