After a ruling last week allowed Florida to begin enforcing a 2024 law designed to prevent children from having access to certain social-media sites, tech industry groups Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to quickly hear arguments about whether the law violates First Amendment rights.

The Florida Department of Education has released its list of books removed from classrooms across the state.

Last week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.

A new proposal floating through the Legislature would require these two presidents to be placed in children's classrooms across the Sunshine State.

This week, the Florida Board of Education approved the full list of standards students can be expected to learn as part of a new communism curriculum in schools.

A terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.

An 8-year-old boy has been credited with saving his father’s life after finding him unconscious on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the death of his longtime friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III.

The “Word of the Year” for 2025 was finally revealed. And this year’s pick turned out to be a viral phenomenon.

Halloween is nearly upon us, but before you take your child trick-or-treating, it’s important to keep in mind which houses near you are safe to visit.

A crash in the Carver Shores area of Orange County on Thursday evening left a woman and nine children hospitalized, according to Orlando police.

An Orlando man was arrested last week after a young child was found running naked toward Interstate 4, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.

An Ocoee man was put behind bars last week after a traffic flareup involving some children in his neighborhood, according to the police department.

A Pineapple Cove Academy teacher was jailed earlier this month after police said she injured a child at school, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

Even as children’s publishing explodes with new talent and excitement from fans online, new distractions and diversions are precipitously driving down the share of young people who read for fun. It’s a long-simmering problem that even the optimist Saylor acknowledges his industry must confront.

A new bill filed on Tuesday would make major changes to how Florida schools handle punishments for students.

Many of these laws either establish new crimes or impose harsher penalties for existing crimes.

Two children were reported missing on Monday evening after reportedly running away, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Many of these upcoming laws either establish new crimes or impose harsher penalties for existing crimes.

Florida law enforcement officials are looking for two Palm Beach County children who have disappeared and may be with two women heading toward Georgia.

A Florida law that took effect this year now allows parents to opt their children in for spankings in schools — under the right circumstances, that is.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week that he’s pushing for a new law to prevent sex predators from “obtaining kids.”

A woman has retained the services of Morgan & Morgan after she claimed a camp counselor at an Orlando summer program physically assaulted her son.

News 6 is learning just how hurt a 1-year-old got when the little boy survived falling out of a third-story window at an apartment complex.

Common costs associated with raising a child — such as childcare, additional food, medical costs, housing and more — can add up to tens of thousands of dollars per year.

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

As Florida families lean into another long, hot summer, many are also dealing with a financial heat wave thanks to tripling childcare costs.

A child was injured by a firework over the weekend, leading to an emergency call in Daytona Beach, according to the fire department.

A former Olympic swim coach from Ireland has been arrested in Seminole County, accused of decades-old sexual abuse involving children he coached.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida say they are at risk of losing over $2 million as the Trump administration withholds grant money to evaluate proper usage.

A Georgia toddler who was stung over 150 times by wasps recently is in recovery after the “horrific accident” landed him in the emergency room with failing organs.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 14 new bills into law, adding to the huge swathe of legislation approved this year.

An Orlando woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after her 5-year-old son died with hard drugs in his system.

A Central Florida man is arrested after his 18-month-old son dies from being “left helpless” for hours in a hot truck, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

An Amber Alert was issued for a 6-year-old South Florida boy who may be with a woman, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

According to the outlet, a witness reported that the only thing holding the girl's hand together was a piece of her own flesh.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another set of six bills on Tuesday, adding to the growing pile of over 100 new state laws taking effect this year.

Even as immigrants in the U.S. avoid going out in public, terrified of encountering immigration authorities, families across the country are mostly sending their children to school — but that’s not to say they feel safe in this country.

As the couple emerged from the store, gunfire erupted, with three individuals exchanging shots. According to Sheriff Ivey, 50 rounds were fired during the altercation, targeting the couple and their child.

The Osceola County school district reached out to parents on Wednesday, warning about an “unacceptable” new TikTok challenge involving local students.

Mother's Day is just around the corner and millions of adult children will travel home for the holiday.

Osceola County deputies managed to find and rescue a missing 3-year-old boy who had wandered into a retention pond near his home last month, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Volusia County woman is suing Roblox and Discord after she fell victim to a predator on the platforms as a child, according to court records obtained by News 6.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has released its list of the top “babymoon” destinations in the country.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally signed eight bills that arrived on his desk last week.

Parents of a 5th-grade student who killed himself over two years ago are now suing the Marion County school district, according to court records obtained by News 6.

A bill aimed at improving how Florida identifies and regulates dangerous dogs is one step closer to becoming law.

Despite support from many parents and state leaders, a parental control bill failed to make it through the House this week.

An AMBER Alert was issued on Tuesday for a 9-year-old Florida boy who is believed to have been abducted out of South Florida.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday, demanding information from Roblox about how it markets to children.

Parents are having a tougher time affording to raise children nowadays, according to a new study released this week.

A new bill introduced in Florida aims to bolster protections for minors using social media platforms.

A mother and her three sons were killed on Wednesday evening in South Florida, leaving her daughter and the apparent shooter in the hospital, according to deputies.

Bikers are hitting the streets of Volusia County this weekend to honor an 8-year-old boy who was killed by two dogs in DeLand.

Police said that an underage victim of human trafficking had been rescued as a result of the operation, which ended with 27 people in custody.

A 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms came under scrutiny Friday, as lawyers for the state told a federal judge the measure is addressing a “mental-health crisis” and attorneys for industry groups argued the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.

Zachary David Typer was six months old when he suffocated after being put down for a nap by his child care provider in Topeka, Kansas.

In a release, investigators announced that the girl — Nayehla McCormick — was last seen in the area of the 400 block of Fontana Circle.

An Amber Alert was issued on Wednesday after a 12-year-old Florida girl was declared missing over the weekend, according to the FDLE.

Investigators announced that the girl — Jaylise Santana — was last seen near the 930 block of Southwest 8th Street in Hallandale Beach.

The release shows that they may be in the company of Nathan Gingles, 43, and traveling in a 2016 silver BMW.

A new dual enrollment course is helping neurodivergent students gain confidence and college credit in Lake County.

A mother is suing the Orange County school district, claiming her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted in a bathroom at Chickasaw Elementary School back in 2022.

The Volusia sheriff is seeking information from residents after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death by two dogs that “have been terrorizing the neighborhood for a while.”

Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session is less than two months away, but lawmakers have already been busy filing new pieces of legislation.

Young children spending more than 75 minutes on a tablet were more likely to show increased outbursts of anger and frustration, a new study has found.

Families in Lake County are facing uncertainty after the sudden announcement that the Waterman Early Learning Academy will shut its doors on Jan. 10.

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

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.