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Middle school students allegedly plotted armed robbery with homemade guns, explosives
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The boys, ages 13 and 14, were suspected of discussing a crime.
In Florida, law enforcement investigated two teenagers. The boys, ages 13 and 14, were suspected of discussing a crime. Authorities searched one of the teen's homes and found various items, including handmade firearms and explosive materials.
Further investigation revealed the teens had been communicating about using these items. A search of the home also turned up handwritten notes and diagrams, as well as a tactical vest with certain markings. Details of the incident are available from the St.
Johns County Sheriff's Office, which handled the investigation along with the school district and other agencies.
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Category: schools Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Florida, law enforcement investigated two teenagers. The boys, ages 13 and 14, were suspected of discussing a crime. Authorities searched one of the teen's homes and found various items, including…
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