OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A student at Fort King Middle School in Ocala has been arrested following reports of a possible shooting threat against the school.
According to a social media post by the Ocala Police Department, an unidentified student has been arrested in the wake of a report about a school shooting threat made against Ocala’s Fort King Middle School on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The post stated there was never any threat. The student faces potential felony charges for making a false report after it “created a significant disruption” at both Fort King Middle and a nearby elementary school.
“We take all school threats seriously. Making a false report to law enforcement is a crime and can have serious consequences,” read the announcement. “We encourage parents to remind their children about the real consequences of making false reports, especially those involving schools.”