Seminole County schools investigate video of student and security guard

Incident at Millwee Middle School raises concerns over use of force by school security

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Seminole County Public Schools is investigating an incident at Millwee Middle School after a video surfaced on social media showing a school security guard hitting a student with a golf cart. The student's mother claims the guard hit her son after he got into a fight, while the district says law enforcement found no criminal wrongdoing and the incident was reported to child welfare authorities.

Why it matters

The incident has raised concerns from the student's family about the use of force by school security personnel and whether proper protocols were followed. It also highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in maintaining order and safety while respecting student rights.

The details

According to the report, the video shows a student named Marwan Taylor getting into a fight with another student on the school's field. As the two were about to fight, a school security guard allegedly drove a golf cart at a high speed and hit Taylor, knocking him to the ground. Taylor said he was able to get up but his leg started hurting badly afterwards. The student's mother, Jodashia Smith, said she was upset by the video and felt the guard did not try to prevent hitting her son.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday at Millwee Middle School.
  • The video was posted on Facebook on Wednesday and has been viewed over 4,000 times.

The players

Marwan Taylor

A student at Millwee Middle School who was involved in the incident with the security guard.

Jodashia Smith

The mother of Marwan Taylor who shared her concerns about the incident.

Seminole County Public Schools

The school district that is investigating the incident between the student and security guard.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that was involved in the initial investigation of the incident.

Department of Children and Families (DCF)

The child welfare agency that was notified about the incident but declined to take the case.

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What they’re saying

“This kid, he was talking trash about me. So I asked him if he wanted to fight. As we were about to fight, we're in the middle of the field, and he was pushing me backwards. And the security guard came super-fast with his cart and hit me.”

— Marwan Taylor, Student (clickorlando.com)

“I was upset. You see both kids going in a direction that you're speeding, too. You didn't even step on the brakes. You didn't even try to prevent hitting him. So no, I don't feel like none of it was accidental at all.”

— Jodashia Smith, Mother of student (clickorlando.com)

What’s next

The school district and law enforcement are continuing to investigate the incident to determine if any policies or procedures were violated. The student's mother has expressed concerns and is seeking more information about what happened.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in maintaining order and safety while respecting student rights. It raises questions about the appropriate use of force by school security personnel and the need for clear policies and training to ensure incidents like this are handled properly.