A 10-year-old Florida boy was arrested for threatening a classmate with a knife at school, triggering a zero-tolerance response.

A 10-year-old boy in San Mateo, Florida, was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony for threatening a classmate with a knife at Browning Pearce Elementary on Wednesday. The incident occurred during school hours, prompting a response from Putnam County deputies who interviewed both students before the arrest. The boy was released to a parent and is set to appear in court. Authorities confirmed the zero-tolerance policy on weapons in schools, noting this follows a similar threat at the same school in September 2024. No further details were released, and school officials praised the reporting student and staff for their swift actions.