11-Year-Old Faces Charges for False Bomb Threat

An 11-year-old boy was arrested for making a false bomb threat at Somerset Academy in Deerfield Beach, prompting an evacuation. The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed the threat was called in on Wednesday morning, but no credible threat was found. The boy appeared in juvenile court, where prosecutors recommended house arrest and other restrictions until his case is heard. The child was charged with making a false report regarding a bomb, explosive, or weapon of mass destruction and is currently held at a juvenile assessment center. Officials reiterated that making school threats is a felony under Florida law and can result in severe consequences. This incident follows other recent threats against schools in the area, highlighting the seriousness with which authorities treat such actions.