A 59-year-old Fort Pierce pastor is facing five felony counts of child neglect without great bodily harm after she took in ...

Allegations of abuse came after detainees were publicly taunted by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir last ...

Florida launched its statewide animal abuse database this year to help shelters, rescues and pet owners identify people ...

The Law Enforcement Animal Safety Harm Reporting Act of 2026, or LEASH Act would require all states nationwide to create an ...

Note: This story is a second part of an issue introduced last week about allegations of sexual abuse between young students ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Florida daycare worker was arrested on Thursday for aggravated child abuse after she allegedly repeatedly slammed a 3-month-old infant into his crib and changing table.

Florida man faces felony charge after confrontation with teen on e-bike Florida woman body slams, kicks puppy who later dies from injuries, deputies say Florida woman arrested for intentionally ...

A bill inspired by a South Florida family passed the Florida Legislature this year. Its goal: help parents accused of child abuse who say their children have rare or misunderstood medical conditions.

A Florida man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly beating a 5-year-old boy for “being gay,” leaving the child with severe injuries. According to a news release from the Polk County ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Update, May 6 (4:30 p.m.): House Bill 2474 passed the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday. It now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Two years after an AI deepfake scandal ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It all happened in one afternoon. One by one they stood before a judge. Each accused of perverse sexual behavior with a minor. “104 files consistent with child sexual assault ...

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