Florida’s child welfare agency has sent a letter to a newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife.

A 32-year-old DeLand man is accused of raping a runaway teen, according to police.

An Osceola County man is accused of hitting and choking a child and deputies say his wife is also charged.

Florida 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.

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

Five 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.

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

A 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.

Lashawd Janvier, Loveson Janvier and Danylah Janvier have been located and are safe.

A 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.

A 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.

More than 10 days after a pregnant teen was found dead in front of an Orange County home, investigators are not releasing any new details.

Marion 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The Department of Children and Families announced that Florida’s application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or D-SNAP – has been approved.

A 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.

Two boys were found living in deplorable conditions leading deputies to arrest a 66-year-old woman, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies 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.

The Department of Children and Families is hosting a hiring event in Ocala to fill roles all across Central Florida.

Four 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.

A 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.

The 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.

New documents reveal details of two children's lives before they were accused of opening fire on Volusia County 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.

An investigation is underway after a 4-year-old child was injured in an accidental shooting, according to Orlando police.

MARION 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.

MARION 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.

MARION 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.