Because nothing says “school spirit” like bringing a handgun to a basketball game.
Flagler County deputies had quite the surprise when a photo of a 14-year-old casually posing with a loaded accessory in a high school bathroom started making the rounds on social media. That’s right—while most teens are Snapchatting selfies or TikTok dances, this young scholar decided to up the ante by bringing a firearm to a basketball game.
The Play-by-Play of This Absolute Florida Moment
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The Photo That Started It All – A student posts a pic of himself flexing with a handgun in the school bathroom like it’s just another day in the Sunshine State. (Spoiler: It is.)
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The Deputy’s Reaction – School resource officers were not impressed. When they confronted the teen and asked for his phone (because, you know, evidence), he decided to channel his inner action hero and resist arrest.
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The Brief (But Probably Dramatic) Struggle – After a short scuffle, the teen was cuffed and charged with Resisting an Officer with Violence. Because if you’re going to make bad decisions, might as well go all in.
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The Outcome – The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice decided the best punishment was to send him home with a parent. So basically, he got grounded and a criminal record.
Florida’s Unofficial Motto: “Why Not Bring a Gun to a Basketball Game?”
Listen, we get it. School sports can get intense. But usually, the biggest drama is whether the ref made a bad call—not whether someone’s packing heat in the bathroom.
Still, in true Florida fashion, this teen managed to turn a simple basketball game into a Law & Crime episode. And honestly? We’re not even surprised anymore.
Stay classy, Florida.