Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.
8 Northeast Florida students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threatsJacksonville winner of nationwide modeling casting call details her journey, importance of diversityAs Hurricane Francine hits Gulf Coast, 3 more tropical disturbances brew in the AtlanticLaundry day is so much easier with this viral cleaner– A total of eight Northeast Florida students have been arrested since the start of the school year and accused of making threats against a school.
Two students in Columbia County, 14 and 17, were also arrested for similar charges, officials announced. Detectives with the Baker County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old high school student Wednesday for sending a message through a social media platform stating that there would be a shooting at several of the county’s schools.
Over the past week, numerous law enforcement agencies in the region have been investigating similar incidents involving written threats to conduct shootings at schools.Digital reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for over 25 years and focuses on important local issues like education and the environment.
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