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UPDATED Sep 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Sep 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Gulf High student arrested over AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ threats
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Pasco Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 16-year-old Gulf High School student after written threats were posted online, authorities said. The teen faces charges including making written threats to kill and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Investigators said the incident occurred off campus and there was no immediate danger to Gulf High School grounds.
WHO: A 16-year-old Gulf High School student; Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies
WHAT: Arrested on charges tied to written online threats to kill connected to the “The Cat In The Hat” trend
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 12:32 PM ET
WHERE: Pasco County, Florida
WHY: Authorities said the arrest followed written threats posted online that stemmed from the “The Cat In The Hat” trend.
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