GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Several juveniles are facing charges after a disturbance at a juvenile detention center escalated into a riot Saturday afternoon, police said.
Gainesville Police responded around 4:15 p.m. on March 28, 2026, to the facility following reports of a disturbance.
Authorities said the incident began when staff entered a housing pod to address a juvenile who had threatened self-harm. When the door was opened, multiple juveniles exited the pod and moved into other areas of the facility, escalating the situation…