Gainesville teen arrested after sheriff’s office, FBI find explosive-making materials, officials say

A 15-year-old was arrested after investigators found chemicals and files related to explosives at his Gainesville home, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.The teen, who attends Bucholz High School, was charged with making or attempting to make a destructive device. Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues, the sheriff’s office said.The sheriff’s office and FBI began investigating Oct. 23 after receiving information that the teen had been communicating on social media with members and supporters of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS. He allegedly asked them for guidance on building drones and explosives for an attack at an indoor location that has not been identified, the agency said.The teen’s parents consented to a search of his phone. A preliminary review found files with instructions for making explosive devices and chemical compounds, as well as ISIS propaganda, according to the sheriff’s office.Investigators returned to the home Monday. The she