Seminole County students become sick at middle school dance amid rumors of spiked punch

Several Seminole County middle school students became sick Friday night at a dance, but the source of the illness is not known, officials said.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said six Teague Middle School students reported symptoms at the dance, which was held at the Hilton hotel in Altamonte Springs.

One of the students was taken to a hospital, and the other five were released to their parents or guardians.

“We understand the rumor is that the punch may have been spiked, however, there is no indication that anyone spiked the punch and several adults and chaperons, including our (deputies), drank the punch without issues,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

It’s unclear what caused the students to become sick.