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Student arrested after false shooting threat at Ocala middle school, police say

Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM · 1 min read
Student arrested after false shooting threat at Ocala middle school, police say — Clermont Schools news

A student was arrested after a false shooting threat was made against an Ocala middle school on Wednesday, according to police.Alleged threat put school temporarily on lockdownThe threat was made against Fort King Middle School, which was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution while authorities investigated the threat.Police later determined there was no actual threat to the school and the lockdown was lifted. A nearby elementary school was also affected, according to police. Student faces felony chargeThe student faces a felony charge for making a false report of a school shooting threat, according to police."We take all school threats seriously," police said. "Making a false report to law enforcement is a crime and can have serious consequences."Police have not released any additional details about the investigation.

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