Attorneys for Eyewitness News have filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Children and Families over failing to release public records. It comes after Channel 9 spent more than a year ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, remains a vital support for 42 million ...

A Florida woman was charged with one count of aggravated manslaughter of a child after the death of the 5-year-old boy.

In a reignited debates over child labor laws, Florida lawmakers advanced bill SB 918, that would further loosen restrictions ...

Miami Police launched an investigation after the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) was alerted to the "unsanitary" and "deplorable" conditions inside the home. A witness from the ...

Getty The mother subsequently reported the incident, and the Florida Department of Children and Families contacted child protective services to evaluate the situation. The boy repeated his ...

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on ...

Th Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that includes providing $3.3 million to establish a foster-care pilot program and attract workers to investigate child-abuse reports.

The legislation would make several changes to ensure the safety of children and improve the state's welfare system.

The Florida Department of Children and Families and Palm Coast Animal Control are also investigating this incident, and their investigation is currently ongoing.

First Coast News reached out to the Florida Department of Children and Families but is still awaiting a response. Patterson plans to testify before the Children, Families and Elder Affairs Florida ...