11-year-old girl arrested for hoax kidnapping call in Florida

An 11-year-old girl from Port Orange, Florida, was arrested after texting 911 about a fake abduction, claiming her friend had been kidnapped by an armed man driving a white van. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the call, but no vehicle was found. The girl later confessed that she got the idea from a YouTube challenge and thought it would be funny. She now faces charges of making a false report and misuse of 911. The sheriff's office emphasized the dangers of such pranks and is hosting community discussions on online safety for children.