An 11-year-old boy was arrested on felony charges after allegedly creating a “kill list” at a Volusia County school, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Nov. 11, 2025.
The incident was reported at Highbanks Learning Center, while deputies say the “kill list” — containing four names — was written on a desk at Riverview Learning Center, according to local coverage and deputies’ statements.
School staff discovered the list and immediately notified law enforcement, ClickOrlando reported, and deputies responded quickly to secure the scene and take the juvenile into custody.
A video of the student’s arrest was posted on X.
In an official statement, Sheriff Mike Chitwood made the department’s stance plain: “We take any threat to our schools seriously. This kind of behavior will not be tolerated.” The sheriff’s office posted the quote alongside details about the charging decision.
The arrest comes as Florida has seen a sharp rise in school-threat enforcement — FDLE data shows a 15% increase in school threat arrests in 2025 versus 2024 — and follows President Trump’s March 15 executive order mandating tougher, zero-tolerance policies on school violence. The White House published that order, which conservative leaders say validates decisive action like this.
Mainstream outlets have fixated on the suspect’s age and raised questions about criminalizing children, as CNN reported, but conservative coverage has emphasized protecting students and backing law enforcement. Breitbart noted the sheriff’s swift move as an example of the policy in action.
Parents in Volusia County tell reporters they’re anxious but largely supportive of quick police intervention to keep schools safe, Fox News documented. At the same time, legal experts warn that felony records for minors can carry long-term consequences for education and employment, the Florida Policy Institute cautioned.
Florida GOP leaders praised the sheriff’s office for acting quickly to protect children, the Florida GOP said, and grassroots groups are already organizing school-safety forums to encourage parental vigilance. Moms for Liberty announced local events and a push for community reporting of suspicious behavior.
Civil liberties organizations say they’re weighing legal options: the ACLU confirmed groups are considering challenges to juvenile felony charges, though no lawsuits had been filed as of Nov. 12, 2025.
The student’s legal hearing is scheduled for Nov. 14, 2025, the sheriff’s office said, and unanswered questions remain about motive, parental involvement, and whether mental-health interventions are needed — issues mainstream outlets have flagged for follow-up. CNN noted those gaps in the public record.
What comes next will matter: the Nov. 14 hearing could set a local precedent for how aggressively Florida enforces threats against schools under the new federal push. Parents and taxpayers who want safer schools are being urged to attend local board meetings and back clear safety policies — Breitbart recommended such actions — while civil liberties groups prepare to scrutinize whether the system balanced safety and the rights of a first-time juvenile offender.
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