Machete-wielding teen arrested after group accused of intimidating Democrat supporters at Florida polling station, police say

An 18-year-old named Caleb James Williams was arrested for wielding a machete with an 18-inch blade outside a polling station in Florida. He was part of a group of teenagers accused of intimidating Democratic supporters. Williams was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and improper exhibition of a weapon. The incident involved a confrontation between supporters of former President Donald Trump and those promoting Kamala Harris. Police Chief Michael J. Key Jr. said the group’s actions went beyond free speech rights and posed a threat. The police have assured the public that polling stations are safe, and the investigation is ongoing. The Duval County Democratic Party expressed concern over the incident, while the Duval GOP did not immediately respond to requests for comment.