Volusia Boys Arrested for School Kill Threats; DeLand HS Fight, Lockdown, Bullying, Child Abuse; AI Detectors [developing]
Key Questions
What arrests were made for school threats in Volusia County?
Two boys were arrested for making kill threats that included gun plans. Additional incidents include arrests for child abuse involving a 6-year-old and charges against seven students following a brawl at DeLand High School, where one student was hospitalized.
What safety measures are being implemented in Volusia schools?
DeLand High School rolled out AI detectors, resulting in a 75% drop in weapons. Deltona High School introduced a drone system, and a recent lockdown occurred due to an overheard threat rumor.
What bullying incidents were reported at DeLand Middle School?
An autistic boy was harassed and photographed at DeLand Middle School. Separately, an 11-year-old faced a 3-day suspension for voyeurism, which some consider light discipline.
Two boys arrested for threats with gun plans. Updates: DeLand HS brawl 7 charged 1 hospitalized; new lockdown from overheard threat rumor; Deltona HS drone system; DeLand Middle autistic boy harassed/photographed, 11yo voyeurism 3-day suspension light discipline; 6yo abuse arrests; DeLand HS AI detectors rollout 75% weapon drop; state tax cut stalls hit school budgets; Campbell Middle $42K grant. Schools board session Apr17 $25.8M gap; Joint Planning May19. Escalates youth violence/bullying/safety concerns.