Brandie Christine Covington, a 40-year-old woman and mother from Rockledge, Florida, is now at the centre of a disturbing incident that has shocked the local community. According to Law & Crime, she has been arrested and charged after she threatened to “blow up” and “burn down” Rockledge High School following a dispute over school lunch.
Covington grows aggressive and yells
A Florida woman was arrested after authorities reported she threatened to “blow up” Rockledge High School. (UnSplash)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
On the morning of October 21, 2025, Covington reportedly phoned the high school cafeteria around 10:50 a.m. and was informed that her daughter's boyfriend had his school-supplied lunch removed due to insufficient funds in his meal account.
The call escalated quickly. According to the arrest affidavit, after the cafeteria employee attempted to explain how the school handles students without funds, Covington “began to yell and cuss” and threatened to “blow that f-----g school up.”
Less than five minutes later, the school’s vice-principal received a second call from Covington, who again issued threats that she would “burn the school down”, Law & Crime reported. Shortly afterwards, school officials notified law enforcement. A school resource officer reported the calls, and deputies later arrested Covington at her home.
She was arrested and released
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
Covington has been charged with threatening to discharge a destructive device, a second-degree felony under Florida law. Such a crime can carry up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Covington has been charged with threatening to discharge a destructive device, a second-degree felony under Florida law. Such a crime can carry up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
{{/usCountry}}
The Law & Crime reported she was booked into the Brevard County Jail and released on a $75,000 bond two days later, with her next court appearance scheduled for November 18, 2025.
According to the publicly available arrest documents, Covington admitted during the questioning to making the two phone calls and told investigators she was “pissed” because she had called the school a week earlier and was told an employee would return her call, but never did.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
However, she denies ever threatening to harm the school despite the recorded allegations.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
Home/World News/Us News/Who is Brandie Covington? Florida mom accused of threatening to blow up a school over a lunch dispute
{{^htLoading}}
Advertisement
{{/htLoading}}
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
{{#usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe
