Police investigate antisemitic graffiti found at Dr. Phillips High School

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was found at an Orange County school.

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State Rep. Jennifer Rita Harris said officials found the graffiti in a bathroom at Dr. Phillips High School earlier this week.

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She denounced it, calling it an “act of hatred,” and noted there was a 50% increase in antisemitic incidents from 2020 to 2021.

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Channel 9 has reached out to law enforcement and Orange County Public Schools for more information on the incident.

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