Earlier this week, police announced that the mother was supposed to bring the children back to their father, but she failed to do so.

Winter Garden police announced they are searching for a mother who failed to return her two children to their father over the weekend.

Just in the last month, three children with autism drowned in Central Florida after eloping or wandering from their families.

This latest batch of state laws is set to kick off the new year.

While the stolen vehicle was still moving, Garvin abandoned the car with the children still inside, investigators announced.

As this school year gets underway, a growing number of schools are banning or restricting smartphones, Reasons to be Cheerful reports.

The community of Deltona is coming together Saturday for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of 7-year-old Charlie Newton, an autistic, non-verbal boy found deceased Tuesday near his home.

A missing 7-year-old Deltona boy with autism who ran away from home Monday evening was found dead, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

In a release, investigators said the child — Jarius Murray — was last seen near the 400 block of G Street in Cocoa, wearing a black tracksuit.

According to investigators, he visited the girl's home under the "pretense" of needing help with his groceries. Detectives said they believe there could be more victims.

Back in August, the mother and her two children were taken to the hospital with “serious injuries” that they suffered in the fire, deputies said.

An investigation revealed that the child was unintentionally left in a car parked at the school, the sheriff's office announced.

Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl becomes more common.

The Winter Garden Theatre, which had been closed for weeks, will reopen its doors Thursday evening for a debut performance of "The Little Mermaid."

After her son committed suicide earlier this year, Megan Garcia is now accusing Character.AI of sexual abuse and wrongful death.

As a result of the injury, Jahxy was paralyzed and became unable to breathe on her own, leading to her death, the lawsuit says.

Orange County Public Schools issued a warning to families of students in grades 6-12 on Thursday regarding potential expulsion.

When emergencies happen in the classroom, it’s important for students to know how they should react.

The notice clarifies exceptions for medical treatment under Florida's most recent abortion law.

Get lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.

Florida residents looking to stay at a luxurious indoor water park won’t have to wait much longer.

During a news conference in Citrus County on Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his response to a federal appeals court ruling that allowed a state ban on transgender treatments for minors to go into effect.

Orange County Public Schools has officially ended its pilot program for enhanced security screening, known as OPENGATE.

He was introduced over three decades ago to represent the popular Florida-born grocery chain.

Over half of the Salmonella cases involved children under 5 years old, the CDC explained.

Eight-year-old Jack Keuntjes, of Ocala, is turning heads with his mullet, but for him, it’s much more than that.

Driving down 13th Street — also known as 192 — can be a nightmare. Rebecca Laisch said crossing that street on foot could cost you your life.

A 4-year-old boy reported missing in Orange County has been found dead, according to the sheriff’s office.

As the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State group's atrocities against Iraq's Yazidis approaches, a traumatized community is still in many ways convulsed by the legacy of the militants' onslaught.

Deputies said the teen — Brandon Shaw, 17 — was last seen leaving his home around 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The curfew was unanimously approved by the city council on Thursday, with the chief of police claiming it will help officers protect the community's youth.

Many states have minimum age recommendations — but just over a dozen have statutory requirements.

Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have been busy this Legislative Session, with nearly 200 new laws taking effect on July 1.

Out of all the horror stories to come out of Florida, the Dozier School in Marianna might just be among the worst.

According to the data, 24% of visitors to Disney’s theme parks have gone into debt for the trip. But certain parents have it far worse.

Fourth-grader Shaolan Kamaly was fatally struck by a car while riding her bike in the crosswalk near Sugar Mill Elementary last month, sparking outrage in the community.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said authorities and volunteers were searching for Peyton O Pickard, 16, who walked away from his home near C-575 and West C-48 in Bushnell.

All students on campus were evacuated to the field “out of an abundance of caution,” school officials added.

Bratt's wife told detectives that he has two personalities he can switch between willingly — “Jack, who is the defendant’s normal self, and Jake, who is the defendant’s alter ego.”

American youth aren't making the grade in civics or history following a trend of declining achievement in math and reading, according to recent data from the largest assessment of student aptitude.

Early Tuesday morning just after midnight, the missing child alert was canceled, and FDLE announced the the child was found safe.

A Florida mother found a strange surprise in her son’s shoe earlier this year, sparking concerns over a potential stalker.

In a release, FHP officials said that the crash happened around 7:33 a.m. at the intersection of 41st Avenue North and 28th Street North.

​Four-year-old Veda UIrich of Palm Coast is facing a terminal and degenerative illness. Her parents Christin and Jericho Ulrich found out in the most unexpected way.

The Heartbeat Protection Act was signed by Governor Ron Desantis in April of last year, which would ban most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Detectives explained that back in February, one of the students agreed to trade a handgun — which belonged to his deceased father — for $300.

In an arrest affidavit, police said that Kostyunin had drugged the boy with marijuana-laced chocolates and gave him wine while watching a movie about Elton John and “how he became gay.”

Three missing children have been found safe, Orlando police say.

In some parts of the U.S., a family structure where grandparents take on guardian responsibilities for their young grandchildren is fairly common.

In some parts of the U.S., a family structure where grandparents take on guardian responsibilities for their young grandchildren is fairly common.

Seminole County is hoping to get results for kids and families still feeling the mental and physical impacts of Hurricane Ian.

Police said that the woman had been seen around a local business with her 18-month-old daughter over the course of a few days.

He’s recorded about 20 shows with everyone from current officers, politicians and citizens. He understands that there have been legitimate incidents that cast police in a negative light but feels the positive far outweighs the negative.

In a release, fire officials said that the crash happened around 2:20 p.m. in the 12400 block of Northeast Highway 315.

Deputies said the child — identified as “Gabriel” — had fled from his mother near St. James Avenue and Whitehorse Street.

In an arrest affidavit, deputies said that a child was picked up from Tick Tock Kids Academy on Friday after “being disruptive and placed in timeout twice.”

Lawmakers in Tallahassee hope to prevent drownings among children by proposing legislation that would expand access to swimming lessons.

Police told News 6 that while classes were in session at Lake Nona Middle School, the child “became verbally aggressive and physically violent with school staff and the School Resource Officer.”

A missing child alert issued Monday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was cancelled on Wednesday.

In a release, police said the boy — Noah Shane Radcliff — was last seen at 2597 N. Oleander Ave.

Deputies said they responded to Casa Montessori School in Palm Coast after receiving reports of a “suspicious person” who was spotted trying to open several vehicles.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office on Sunday alerted the public to two missing children whose father is believed to have taken them out of state.

Three children — ages 12, 13 and 14 — were taken into custody after high school students received the threats via text messages last month, police said.

Examples of communist movements provided in the bill include the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in China and the Third Reich of Nazi Germany.

The district is one of three districts across Florida that was picked for a new state pilot program signed into law last year.

Marion County Public Schools is considering creating uniform start and end times across the district, which would potentially change start and end times to the school day by hours for some schools.

The teen was taken into custody on Thursday, and he faces a charge of written threats to kill or do bodily harm.

The lawsuit claims that on Jan. 10, 2022, the boy and three other children were “assaulted” by a staff member while playing at Starchild Academy.

Parents and relatives caring for medically fragile children 21 years of age and younger will have to wait to apply for medical training and financial compensation provided under a new state law approved in the last legislative session.

A group of community members and loved ones came together on Wednesday to honor the life of a 9-year-old boy killed after being hit by a school bus.

While exact methods for verification aren’t specified in the bill, they could potentially include checking credit cards or government-issued IDs.

According to the SAO, the parents complained that the leader “administered corporal punishment” to 16 of the students, using a belt to lash their hips, legs, and backsides.

Local ordinances can restrict where these offenders live, so there are often cases where many of these offenders will live clustered in a given area.

Fire officials said that the crash happened near 964 Wharf Lane.

Different districts have different back-to-school dates, so parents will need to keep an eye out.

There were plenty of smiles, excitement and a lot of holiday cheer inside Orlando’s Reeves Terrace neighborhood on Friday.

In addition to the sexual assault, the girl told investigators that Laws and other family members were aware of the crime — but they hadn’t reported them to law enforcement, detectives explained.

After writing 112 tickets in school zones in the last two years, Palm Bay police are requesting that the city approve speeding cameras near 16 schools.

On Monday, students and visitors at Wekiva High School in Apopka will be welcomed by security screening devices.

Deputies said the man had a habit of encouraging "vulnerable" young girls to brand themselves with the letters “VIL” — part of his online username.

The couple's child one day told investigators that he “did not want to go home because the father built a cage to lock him in while the mother worked,” police said.

In a release, deputies said the teen — Carmen Carruyo, 16 — ran away from her home in Deltona, though investigators have been unable to find her.

Due to the “suspicious circumstances” surrounding his disappearance, Mobley’s family and law enforcement are concerned for his safety, deputies explained.

A Seminole County senior is making headlines after conquering a standardized test and becoming one of the few people in the United States to receive a perfect score.

The 21st century version of earning an allowance for chores around the house has evolved from a checklist on the fridge to a chore app.

After approving a new cell phone policy back in August, OCPS now wants to hear from parents, students and teachers about the new policy's impacts.

Beattie-Jones was recently sighted near Cocoa and Titusville, and she might be in the company of an “adult male,” a release reads.

On Monday, the district released its new “inclusive support” guidelines to clarify rules regarding restrooms, pronouns and other issues.

A release shows that Longwood police are set to enforce new signage on Monday after students return from fall break.

With more than 200,000 homes projected to soon be built in Southeast Volusia, and hundreds more in other parts of the county, district leaders said they’re going to have to move students to different schools.

An officer responded near Rock Lake Elementary School on Sunday evening after receiving complaints about a vehicle nearby, according to an affidavit.

Fire officials said that Rosa Garcia was at home babysitting her 6-year-old grandson, which is when she suffered a medical emergency.

Aiyanna McCoy and her family were struck Saturday night by a silver Mercedes while they were in the Uber, a Nissan Pathfinder, on North Orange Blossom Trail near Ace Road in Orange County.

The district asked for the council to agree to add seven deputies for several middle schools, but the council unanimously denied the request due to the budget.

Orlando police responded to a preparatory school in Orlando on Thursday following reports of an individual at the school “whipping” students with a belt during class.

Orlando police responded to a preparatory school in Orlando on Thursday following reports of an individual at the school “whipping” students with a belt during class.

Police said that the child was taken to the hospital, where he had to have his skin glued to repair the injury.

Karen Chaprek wants Volusia County Schools to equip school staff with Narcan kits. She said that with training, it is simple to use — and can save a life.

Parents of athletes who play in the Marion County Youth Football League were invited to speak on Wednesday, a day after a deputy shot and killed a man dangerously close to their children.

Investigators said that they learned several children had “ding-dong ditched” the home and ran away, though Rodgers was able to find two of them across the street.