CHILDREN

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.

Using law enforcement data, Councilman Robins said he determined that Volusia County ranks in the top five statewide for sexual offenders and predators.

Attorney General Ashley Moody will try to block a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to ensure abortion rights in Florida, according to a filing Monday at the state Supreme Court.

In the past week, an 11-year-old was arrested after a shooting at a local football practice, and a 7-year-old was killed in a burglary crash.

Last month, the student’s parents filed a lawsuit against the city of Oviedo over the incident, claiming that the officers used “unnecessary and unreasonable” force.

Aliyah Duncan, a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing last month out of Lake County, was deemed safe as of Saturday, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Parents in Apopka attended an emergency meeting Wednesday after an 11-year-old shot two children during a Pop Warner football practice.

Apopka police released the footage Tuesday after it was revealed the boy faced a charge of attempted second-degree murder.

The lawsuit states that the child was a fourth-grade student at Stenstrom Elementary School. The document shows that the student had special-needs plans, which identified “physical aggression” as a behavioral problem.

A new law that could lead to imposing the death penalty on people who rape children under age 12 will take effect Sunday, along with other laws passed during the 2023 legislative session.

Deputies said that the student hadn’t made any threats, though the knife was confiscated, and the child was arrested.

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Deputies were surprised when they found out the driver was a 10-year-old boy, according to the sheriff's office.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert for two children out of Palm Beach County.

In a video announcement, SCPS Superintendent Serita Beamon and Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma discussed the new measure, which is aimed at improving classroom safety.

A release shows that the assembly included 4th and 5th-grade students, and Flagler County School Board Chair Cheryl Massaro told News 6 that it was held for “African American students that scored below a three on testing.”

The regional director of Central Florida Behavioral Hospital said that she has seen an uptick in students compared to the same time last year.

Seminole County Public Schools released a warning to parents on Tuesday about a digital app that students could be using.

FDLE said that 16-year-old Victoria Quiles — now 17 years old — was last seen near the 38500th block of County Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

Here is some advice if you want your child to get into a workout regimen of lifting weights, according to Children’s Health.

Florida's agriculture commissioner placed the first sticker on a gas pump in the state Friday, which reads: "Never leave children or pets in a hot vehicle."

With Orange County schools coming back into session on Thursday, district leaders sent out a message to educators to let them know how to implement new rules regarding students’ names and pronouns.

In a release, the city said that fire crews responded to the “Give Kids The World Village” around 12:33 p.m. after receiving reports about the near-drownings.

A police officer will now be working as a full-time School Resource Officer at New Smyrna Beach Middle School after the police department saw an increase in calls last school year.

The Orange County School Board approved a revised student code of conduct on Tuesday, preventing students from carrying cellphones in their pockets.

Ahead of school starting next week in Orange County, school board members will come together Tuesday to discuss a new potential cellphone policy.

Following a speech by Vice President Kamala Harris in Florida last week, the Florida Department of Education issued a letter addressing what it calls “inaccurate criticism.”

In a release, deputies said that the girl told 911 that her friend had been kidnapped by an armed man driving a white van on southbound I-95 in Oak Hill.

In a release, FDLE announced that Doris Romero, 15, was last seen near the 1000 block of North Libby Court.

An inspection of 475 food establishments in 37 Florida counties uncovered 68,689 packages of hemp extract products that targeted children, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture.

Florida Department of Education officials told News 6 that the lessons can be used to supplement the existing curriculum in Florida schools if district leaders allow it.

Families across Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole lashed our state.During both storms News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos helped guide viewers through how to prepare and what to expect as they made landfall.

The free event allows guests to take pictures with Nintendo icons like Pikachu from the “Pokemon” video game series and try out new Nintendo Switch video games.

New rules will be put into place Wednesday during a meeting led by the Florida Department of Education. Among the agenda items are topics including student pronouns and bathroom choices.

With about three weeks until the start of school, school board members for Orange County Public Schools met Tuesday for a workshop to discuss the student code of conduct.

Deputies said the children who were taken by their biological father from Flagler County have been found safe in North Florida.

The Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida offers a number of classes to prevent injuries and deaths in children through life-saving education.

In a release, the sheriff’s office said that deputies were called out after a concerned citizen reported a young child running across the street into a nearby pond.

A Marion County woman was arrested Monday after deputies said she caused injuries to his head and neck, resulting in his death in April.

In a video posted to social media, police said that the officers arrived at the parking lot in the early hours of Sunday morning, where the mother was going into labor.

Organizers for PoleCon announced that they had prepared to host the convention in Orlando, but the venue they wanted to work with ultimately rejected the event due to the admission of children.

The list includes deaths in places like New York, Texas, Washington and Mississippi. However, half of the cases listed come from the Sunshine State.

A teen girl reported missing out of Daytona Beach and considered endangered was found safe, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

The undercover investigation — dubbed “Operation C.A.K.E.” (Cops Against Kid Exploitation) — saw detectives working with other law enforcement agencies to catch child predators, deputies said.

Friday’s ruling paused the law, which allows state agencies to fine or revoke the license of venues that allow children into performances where sexually explicit live performances are held.

Court records show that an investigation into One Love Smoke Shop began after a Crimeline tip claimed that the store was selling marijuana to high school students.

Brian Durning, 52, was indicted and ultimately found guilty on Friday of assaulting a minor on an aircraft and two counts of simple assault.

A release shows that when used — particularly in a bathtub or wading pool — children can slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, laceration and punctures.

Statistics from Florida’s Department of Children and Families show 44 children have died so far this year in our state.

A park ranger told officers that 27-year-old Henry Therrien had grabbed the arms of a child in the Splash Pad, a release shows.

The founder of iHope Mentoring, Marcus Brown, said he had one hope: to help teen boys in Orlando choose a better path than he did.

It’s been two weeks since Palm Bay police said Fendra Molme — three days shy of her first birthday — was accidentally left in a car in the parking lot of a church for three hours, leading to her death.

Responders discovered that the child had been left in a car for approximately three hours by the mother as she and her family attended church services.

A Leesburg High School employee was arrested on Tuesday after deputies said he attacked people at Eaton’s Bar and Grill in Marion County.

A woman was arrested in Seminole County on Wednesday after her car caught fire near the Oviedo Mall while a child was inside, according to police.

The district announced that the results of an annual survey revealed there had been 754 drivers reported as passing buses illegally while their stop arms were out.

A celebration of life was held at the Boys and Girls Club in Parramore Friday evening to honor several young people killed by gun violence.

Florida Sen. Linda Stewart is eager to help roll out a year-round school pilot program. The Florida Department of Education will accept five applications from schools statewide.

A man and woman in Polk County were arrested earlier this month after their 3-year-old child was found in “bone-chilling” condition, according to the sheriff’s office.

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health, noting that social media can pose risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children.

Three children have been reported missing after Marion County deputies were unable to take them into custody, according to the sheriff’s office.

A former competitive cheerleading coach accused of exposing himself to three Daytona Beach girls last year is now facing additional charges of molestation in California, according to the district attorney’s office.

The business manager of an education nonprofit in Marion County turned herself in Tuesday amid an investigation into a years-long fraud scheme, according to the sheriff’s office.

A woman was arrested on Monday afternoon after her 3-year-old son was found drowned in Ormond Beach, according to the police department.

An alert was issued on Monday for two missing children out of Levy County.

Jill Biden hopes a temporary art exhibit at the White House helps educate visitors about the lives of military children.

A 10-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after alerting his school resource officer of what he thought was an abduction one morning before school.

Officials said that the child was struck at Broadway and Stewart Avenue, which is in front of the police headquarters building.

Germany’s justice minister has launched plans to relax the country’s strict restrictions on family names — for example, allowing couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their children.

Everyone has an opinion of what is wrong with today’s kids. The only thing everyone agrees with though is that there is a problem. A crisis, in fact.

Orange County Public Schools is working with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and parents to prevent students from going down the wrong path.

The family of a 13-year-old boy who was found dead at a pediatric care center in Brevard County is suing the company behind the center, according to court documents.

Students at the City of Orlando's Englewood Kidz Zone are learning big life lessons in the kitchen.

Two days after Orlando police seized evidence in a Medicaid fraud investigation, authorities in Brevard County shared its report about a death investigation at Angels On Earth.

Twenty students total were treated for heat exhaustion after being evacuated outside Colonial High School following a “situation” Thursday, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

An 18-year-old student was arrested after he was found with a weapon at Seminole High School on Thursday, according to Sanford police.

A Florida House panel on Wednesday approved a sweeping measure that would prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors, including children already receiving treatment such as puberty blockers or hormone therapy.

Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro recalled that it wasn’t always easy growing up in the small rural town of Lake Placid because of the way she looked.

According to the principal, one of the after-school clubs had invited a drag queen as a guest speaker to attend their meeting on Thursday.

A man who managed pediatric extended care facilities for special needs children across Central Florida is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the program.

In a complaint, Florida officials stated that the show used “targeted, Christmas-themed promotional materials that did not provide notice as to the sexually explicit nature of the Show’s performances or other content.”

An Ocala teen is considered missing endangered after she left her home on Friday, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Studies show more students are being home schooled. While the COVID-19 pandemic was one of the driving factors, some parents are now concerned about the changing educational and political landscape.

An emergency meeting bringing drag entertainers from across the state of Florida after a bill was filed that would prevent children from attending adult-oriented shows.

In a message to parents, the school’s principal stated that the school evacuated “out of an abundance of caution” as Orange County Fire Rescue investigated the smell.

Two children are dead and a man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a Sanford crash on Friday, according to the police department.

A missing 2-year-old Florida boy has been found safe, officials said.

The videos featured students in a variety of skits, including one satirizing alleged attempts at book bans by the state and another that features several students bowing down a trio of Black students for Black History Month.

The principal of Seminole High School announced Monday that a student from the school had passed away.