11-Year-Old Florida Girl Arrested After Falsely Reporting Friend's Kidnapping in YouTube Prank

An 11-year-old Florida girl falsely reported her 14-year-old friend was kidnapped as part of a YouTube challenge prank.
The girl sent texts to 911 with details about an armed suspect and white van, prompting a large-scale but unsuccessful search.
Deputies tracked the texts to the girl's home, where she admitted it was a prank inspired by YouTube.
The girl was arrested and charged with making a false police report involving a firearm and misusing 911.
Authorities warn the incident highlights the rise in fraudulent 911 calls linked to online challenges and pranks.