Teens Charged as Adults After Loaded Gun Found at Maryland, Florida Schools

Two separate incidents involving students bringing loaded firearms to school led to arrests this week in Maryland and Florida. At Wise High School in Maryland, two male students, ages 16 and 17, are facing adult charges after security found a loaded gun in a prohibited backpack; both fled the scene but arrest warrants are being pursued. In Pensacola, Florida, two 14-year-old boys at Warrington Preparatory Academy were arrested after one brought a gun from his father's safe, displayed it in a threatening manner during a disagreement, and the other attempted to hide the weapon. No shots were fired in either case, and law enforcement credited student reports and swift responses for ensuring safety. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about campus security and the prevalence of disciplinary issues, particularly at Warrington Prep, where authorities have responded to numerous incidents since the school's opening. School and law enforcement officials emphasized their commitment to maintaining safe learning environments and praised students who reported the threats.