On Friday, March 13, 2026, a 16-year-old student at Plant City High School was arrested following an armed robbery on campus that triggered a several-hour lockdown.
Incident Details
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), the incident occurred around 8:25 a.m. near the front of the school. The suspect, identified by deputies as Neftali Bautista-Lopez, allegedly approached two classmates and demanded cash while threatening to physically harm them. During the encounter, he displayed a firearm inside his backpack. At least one victim handed over money before the suspect fled the campus.
Arrest and Recovery
The school was immediately placed on lockdown as a…..