A 12-year-old boy with autism was reported missing on Thursday evening, sparking a search for his whereabouts, according to the Edgewater Police Department.

A 2-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after drowning on Tuesday, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.

An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle near a middle school in Winter Garden on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 9-month-old baby is recovering after choking on a piece of gummy candy Wednesday afternoon in Daytona Beach Shores — and a quick-thinking beach safety sergeant got there just in time.

Many students will have to prepare for some new lectures starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

A wide-ranging operation in Florida has ended with the recovery of over 160 children, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a major human-trafficking and crimes-against-children operation, resulting in 116 arrests to date.

Florida’s “Protection of Children” Act was upheld by a circuit court this week after a drag venue originally accused it of chilling free expression, according to court records obtained by News 6.

The 7-0 vote came after Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his office would not enforce the city’s ordinance and questioned whether it would hold up in court.

Deltona has passed an ordinance banning e-bikes, e-scooters and mopeds for anyone under 18 — but the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says it has no plans to enforce it.

The Florida Department of Health issued guidance for psychotropic pharmacotherapy in children 5 to 17, recommending against the use of drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety or attention-deficit related disorders in most cases.

A 5-year-old from Brevard County died on Monday after he drowned in a pool at an Airbnb, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

With the first day of school just two weeks away, some Deltona students may need to find a new way to get around. The city has banned anyone under 18 from riding e-bikes, motorized scooters and mopeds.

An Ormond Beach man has been put behind bars after two children were put through “heinous punishment” and “cruel mistreatment,” according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a vehicle accused of striking an 11-year-old boy riding an electric scooter before leaving the scene Sunday afternoon in Orange County.

Deputies said they found feces coating floors, walls, and the ceiling in the kitchen and living room.

Many students will have to prepare for lectures about communism starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Seven people were arrested as part of an undercover operation in Volusia County this month, according to the sheriff’s office.

After investigators said two children were injured last week when an Orange County deputy accidentally fired his personal gun, the identity of the deputy involved has now been revealed.

Volusia County deputies have revealed that an Orlando father is now facing an even more serious charge after his infant son died earlier this year.

A 17-month-old boy has died after falling into a backyard pool earlier this week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A recent viral trend has been causing issues as of late in Central Florida, but the Flagler County sheriff cautioned on Wednesday that the "door kick challenge" could have deadly consequences.

A search kicked off in an Osceola County neighborhood after a little girl went missing last month, according to the sheriff’s office.

After being confronted about the incident by police, she reportedly indicated that a "special present" would soon be delivered from her, clarifying "that is a threat," investigators said.

Two 5-year-old girls were pronounced dead on Friday after being found unresponsive in a pool at a Kissimmee vacation home.

The Orange County man accused of shooting and killing his toddlers before killing himself was scheduled to go on trial later this month on a misdemeanor battery charge.

Two toddlers were shot to death in Orange County on Friday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies said she and the children may be in Texas, where the individual with whom she allegedly had an affair lives.

A missing 2-year-old was found in a lake on Friday, according to the Sanford Police Department.

In a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."

In a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."

Deputies said the incident happened after the 12-year-old boy "raised his middle finger" toward the president.

A 16-year-old and her daughter were reported missing by the teen’s mother on Wednesday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

A 2-year-old boy died after he fell into a pool in Marion County over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office.

More than 16,000 speeding citations were issued in Titusville during the first 60 days of the city’s new school zone speed camera initiative, according to an update presented by Titusville police to the city council Tuesday.

A memorial continues to grow in New Smyrna Beach after a 22-month-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach over the weekend, as family members and community members mourn the tragedy.

A Kissimmee man was taken into custody last week after he was accused of exposing himself to a 9-year-old girl at a local Ross Dress for Less store, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

In a release, deputies said that Shawn Glenn was last seen around 10:30 p.m. near Tropical Drive and South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

After a 12-year-old was arrested over a recent 'door-kicking challenge,' a Volusia County deputy was caught reassuring him in the backseat of the patrol car.

A teacher’s assistant was arrested last week after being accused of becoming “aggressive” with a special-needs student at school in Lake County, according to the sheriff’s office.

An annual Orange County community event meant to bring families together turned chaotic Saturday after what organizers described as a “teen takeover” promoted on social media.

Neighbors say speeding drivers and cut-through traffic have made the area dangerous for pedestrians, especially families and children walking to nearby schools.

Florida will soon become the first state in the nation to require heart screenings for students playing a high school sport for the first time under a new law taking effect July 1.

A Central Florida man was captured out of state this week in a massive child porn case, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.

A Palm Coast woman is accused of abandoning her three children at a hospital — allegedly angry over a dead dog — while deputies say more than 40 animals were living in squalid conditions at her home.

According to deputies, the suspect said he would “beat the gay out of him if it was possible, but since it wasn’t possible, he would beat him more.”

Over 260 people were taken into custody after a massive operation kicked off in Central Florida, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

One of the child patients was rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert due to the "mechanism of injury," according to fire officials.

On Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the results of a recent undercover sting — including the arrest of a local “Santa Claus.”

A Volusia County father is facing serious charges after investigators say he shook his 7-month-old son, causing severe brain injuries that required emergency surgery.

A 6-year-old girl showed up at school with a bruised face on Thursday, sparking a child abuse investigation in Volusia County.

A Central Florida man has been sentenced to over 200 years in prison after being caught in an undercover sting operation.

An Ocala man has now been convicted after he raped a child last year, according to the State Attorney’s Office on Monday.

A Central Florida mother is now facing a murder charge after her newborn was found buried in a shallow grave behind her home last month, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A child was taken to the hospital on Tuesday evening after being left inside a vehicle, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.

A new bill aiming to further crack down on pedophiles in Florida was overwhelmingly approved by the state Legislature this week, despite a few lawmakers voting against it.

A mother in Osceola County was arrested this week after deputies said she told her children to beat up a 10-year-old, according to the sheriff’s office.

Two adults have been arrested after a girl came forward to report her “bizarre” abuse last week, according to the Cocoa Police Department.

Court records show that ICE officials are preparing to facilitate the return of two girls who were mistakenly deported with their mother from Orlando under a "family unity" policy.

What started as an investigation into a Clermont hospital employee has now escalated further, according to a federal complaint obtained by News 6.

After a small child was killed by a hit-and-run driver this week, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that the suspect has finally been caught.

A former president of the teacher’s union who Brevard Public Schools says didn’t report when two students had sex at school could be fired by the end of the month after 32 years with the district.

After her son’s abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, one Central Florida mother is now set to spend decades in prison, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A Lake Mary woman was arrested over the weekend after her young daughter was left alone at a bar in Universal City Walk, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Volusia County children were arrested on back‑to‑back days this week, accused of making violent threats against their schools.

A Marion County mother was put behind bars this week after her 3-year-old daughter was beaten to death last month, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Central Florida lawmaker is pushing to put 8-year-olds in child booster seats — with some exceptions.

A 1-year-old almost drowned, according to police, and now, for the second time in just the last few months, a mother is back in jail.

Troopers said the driver was unable to see the young boy playing in the driveway as she was backing out.

New details allege the abuse police said was happening inside a Rockledge daycare.

An investigation is underway after three employees at a Rockledge childcare facility were arrested on Friday, according to city officials.

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

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1960s in Florida using data from the Social Security Administration.

Many students will have to prepare for lectures about communism coming later this year.

After promising to leave her husband for a 13-year-old she raped, a Palm Coast woman now faces prison time for her crimes, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

For many new parents, a dislike of reading stems from their own classroom experiences in the early 2000s that emphasized reading as a skill for testing.

Deputies spent Christmas evening rescuing a 6-year-old boy from a pond near his neighborhood in Deltona, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A 12-year-old girl was found after being reported missing out of Orange County on Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.

While kids around the world are busy writing letters to Santa detailing what toys they want under the Christmas Tree this year, some Central Florida kids are writing letters with a different wish.

On Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office filed a lawsuit over what he dubbed “mutilating children.”

A 20-year-old man arrested in Orange County after allegedly agreeing to meet what he believed was a 12-year-old boy is also facing similar charges in Arizona, according to court records.

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.