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Florida Teacher Charged with Abuse of Student in Home

2/22/2026

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Mackenzie McLean, Florida high school teacher, faces charges for sexual encounters with a male student who lived in her home.
The student, a senior who moved in after being kicked out, says McLean supplied alcohol before incidents and abuse occurred five to ten times.
McLean has been on administrative leave after nearly 25 years in the district and is held on a $35,000 bond with a court date March 31.

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Story summary

Mackenzie McLean, Florida high school teacher, faces charges for sexual encounters with a male student who lived in her home.
The student, a senior who moved in after being kicked out, says McLean supplied alcohol before incidents and abuse occurred five to ten times.
McLean has been on administrative leave after nearly 25 years in the district and is held on a $35,000 bond with a court date March 31.