A 16-year-old student in Volusia County is accused of making a false report of a threat, leading to a lockdown at New Smyrna Beach High School. The incident prompted a multi-agency response, including the sheriff’s office and local police. Detectives determined there was no gun on campus, and the student has been charged with disrupting school functions by making a false report. The sheriff’s office emphasised that hoax threats will not be tolerated, resulting in criminal charges.
