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Florida set to ban homeless from sleeping on public property
Read full article: Florida set to ban homeless from sleeping on public propertyFlorida will ban thousands of homeless people from setting up camp or sleeping on public property under a bill lawmakers sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who supports the idea.
5 Florida school employees accused of failing to report student’s sexual assault
Read full article: 5 Florida school employees accused of failing to report student’s sexual assaultFive teachers at a Florida high school were arrested earlier this week after an investigation into a 15-year-old’s molestation, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Marion County mother accused of murder after toddler dies from brain injury
Read full article: Marion County mother accused of murder after toddler dies from brain injuryA Marion County woman was arrested Monday after deputies said she caused injuries to his head and neck, resulting in his death in April.
When should social workers separate families? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions
Read full article: When should social workers separate families? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questionsA couple whose young children were taken by social workers and police in the middle of the night are suing, arguing they were unconstitutionally removed without a warrant or court order.
10-year-old arrested for bringing ‘realistic-looking’ gun to Flagler County school, deputies say
Read full article: 10-year-old arrested for bringing ‘realistic-looking’ gun to Flagler County school, deputies sayA 10-year-old boy was arrested after he brought a “realistic looking” airsoft gun to Wadsworth Elementary School and showed it off to his classmates, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Melbourne school cafeteria worker accused of sexually abusing minor
Read full article: Melbourne school cafeteria worker accused of sexually abusing minorA Melbourne cafeteria worker in the Brevard County Public Schools system was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing a minor, according to the sheriff's office.
2-year-old girl missing endangered as parents avoid DCF, Marion deputies say
Read full article: 2-year-old girl missing endangered as parents avoid DCF, Marion deputies sayMarion County deputies announced that a 2-year-old girl was missing endangered Friday evening as her parents have been avoiding contact with the Department of Children and Families.
D-SNAP third phase opening for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane Ian
Read full article: D-SNAP third phase opening for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane IanThe Department of Children and Families announced on Sunday that the third phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, will open on Monday, Oct. 24 for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane Ian.
D-SNAP second phase opening for Orange and Flagler county residents affected by Hurricane Ian
Read full article: D-SNAP second phase opening for Orange and Flagler county residents affected by Hurricane IanThe Department of Children and Families announced on Sunday that the second phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, will open on Monday, Oct. 17 for Orange, Flagler, Highlands, Manatee, Pinellas, and St. Johns counties.
D-SNAP benefits approved for Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian
Read full article: D-SNAP benefits approved for Florida residents affected by Hurricane IanThe Department of Children and Families announced that Florida’s application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or D-SNAP – has been approved.
Former DCF investigator arrested in Flagler, accused of stealing thousands from senior
Read full article: Former DCF investigator arrested in Flagler, accused of stealing thousands from seniorA former Department of Children and Families investigator turned himself in Sunday after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a senior victim, according to Flagler County deputies.
Woman arrested after 2 boys found living in filthy home without working toilets, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Woman arrested after 2 boys found living in filthy home without working toilets, Volusia deputies sayTwo boys were found living in deplorable conditions leading deputies to arrest a 66-year-old woman, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
3 young children missing, endangered as parents avoid DCF, Marion deputies say
Read full article: 3 young children missing, endangered as parents avoid DCF, Marion deputies sayDeputies are searching for three young children out of Citra after their parents avoided efforts by the Department of Children and Families to take custody of them, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Department of Children and Families to host job fair for roles across Central Florida
Read full article: Department of Children and Families to host job fair for roles across Central FloridaThe Department of Children and Families is hosting a hiring event in Ocala to fill roles all across Central Florida.
Central Florida rental assistance funds at risk of being taken away
Read full article: Central Florida rental assistance funds at risk of being taken awayFour Central Florida counties and the State of Florida are at risk of losing their remaining emergency rental assistance funds, which could amount to millions of dollars not going to help local families who need it.
Woman charged with neglect after 4 children, including toddlers, found home alone, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Woman charged with neglect after 4 children, including toddlers, found home alone, Volusia deputies sayA 25-year-old woman was charged with child neglect after her four children were found in dirty clothes and unsupervised, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida has distributed only 2% of funds to help renters
Read full article: Florida has distributed only 2% of funds to help rentersThe state of Florida has distributed only 2% of the $870 million in federal funds it has received so far to keep renters in their homes during the pandemic by paying their landlords.
Reports detail home life, mental illness of girl, 14, accused in gunfight with Volusia deputies
Read full article: Reports detail home life, mental illness of girl, 14, accused in gunfight with Volusia deputiesNew documents reveal details of two children's lives before they were accused of opening fire on Volusia County deputies.
‘One giant, big failure:’ Volusia sheriff slams state agencies after runaways shot at deputies
Read full article: ‘One giant, big failure:’ Volusia sheriff slams state agencies after runaways shot at deputies“The Department of Juvenile Justice failing to do its job. DCF is failing to do its job, and everybody is pointing the finger at one another,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood told News 6.
4-year-old injured after accidentally firing gun at Orlando apartments, police say
Read full article: 4-year-old injured after accidentally firing gun at Orlando apartments, police sayAn investigation is underway after a 4-year-old child was injured in an accidental shooting, according to Orlando police.
Missing 4-month-old from Marion County found safe and sound, deputies say
Read full article: Missing 4-month-old from Marion County found safe and sound, deputies sayMARION COUNTY, Fla. – ***1:15 p.m. Update****A missing 4-month-old from Marion County has been found safe and sound, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. ***Original***Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a missing endangered 4-month-old. The Sheriff’s Office said Jacob Barlow was last seen on Tuesday. [TRENDING: Video reveals huge hammerhead shark circling clueless swimmer in Florida | Florida reports latest coronavirus numbers | ‘Disturbing’ video sent to Seminole students]Investigators said officials with the Department of Children and Families issued a pick-up order for Jacob. Jacob is believed to be in the custody of his mother Jennifer Rottman, according to deputies.
Ocala man caught throwing Molotov Cocktail at Department of Children and Families building, officials say
Read full article: Ocala man caught throwing Molotov Cocktail at Department of Children and Families building, officials sayMARION COUNTY, Fla. An Ocala man is behind bars after he built homemade Molotov Cocktails and attempted to throw one at the Department of Children and Families building in Marion County, according to U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez. According to a news release, 26-year-old Tommy Holt pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered destructive device in the form of an incendiary bomb Wednesday. According to the plea agreement, on November 5, 2019, Holt manufactured eight incendiary bombs (Molotov cocktails) using glass bottles filled with gasoline. After illegally manufacturing the devices, Holt brought them to a branch of the State of Floridas Department of Children and Families in Marion County, officials said in a news release. Once there, he lit the wicks on the destructive devices and unsuccessfully attempted to throw one at the building.
Missing mother, 3 ‘at risk’ children found safe in Florida
Read full article: Missing mother, 3 ‘at risk’ children found safe in FloridaMARION COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: A missing woman and her three children have been found safe in Jacksonville, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. No charges are pending against Pamela Lavan, sheriff’s officials said. ORIGINAL STORY:Marion County deputies say they’re looking for a woman and her three children who are believed to be at risk of harm. According to a news release, the Department of Children and Families has an open child protective investigation involving 3-year-old Jilleane Suciu, 1-year-old Brileigh Suciu, 3-month-old Brody Suciu and their mother, 25-year-old Pamela Lavan. Deputies said the children were last seen with Lavan in her 2017 black Cadillac Escalade bearing Florida license plate number NRAY75.