Florida Teen Arrested for Multiple Bomb Threats at Schools and Airport

A 16-year-old from Dania Beach, Florida, was arrested on suspicion of making a series of false reports of bomb threats at several schools and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday, causing disruptions and evacuations. The teenager now faces charges of written threats to kill, false report of a bomb or firearm, and disruption of a school function. Making reports of a hoax or false active shooter, or “swatting,” is a disturbing trend that continues to cause disruptions of school life across the country.