Retired Putnam County teacher arrested for child sexual assault
The father of the child told deputies that he noticed his child was acting “very differently” and “having nightmares.” PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A retired Putnam County teacher was arrested…
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Arrest of 82-year-old accused of sexual assault on child in Putnam County leads deputies to press for other victims
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – The recent arrest of an 82-year-old man facing a capital sexual assault on children charge in Putnam County has led to the search for more potential…
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FBI reports alarming increase in child predators targeting families through social media
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – FBI officials say it is becoming easier for child predators to take advantage of families through social media, as the number of crimes against children increases year…
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Jury deliberates in murder trial over 2018 death of Florida child
Prosecutors say Jonte Harris “tortured” and ultimately killed Zykerria after months of abuse. Defense attorneys argue there’s no evidence Harris killed her. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Family of 5-year-old Zykerria Robinson…
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New federal safety standards now in effect for child car seats
New federal standards for child car seats took effect Monday to address side-impact crash tests, minimum child weight labels, school bus-specific restraint requirements and more. The long-awaited upgrades by the…
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New study shows child care costs are more than in-state college tuition in Florida
New numbers from Care.com show most parents spend 24% of their household income on child care. Half of parents surveyed spent more than $18,000 in 2023. Mom of three, Brittney…
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Do you think you pay too much for child care?
(AP Photo/Leah Willingham) (Leah Willingham) A new study shows that parents are spending about 24% of their household income on child care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
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Former Chappell School employee has guilty plea withdrawn, facing 21 counts on child sexual abuse charges
Anthony Guadalupe, 20, now faces a minimum sentence of 103 years, compared to a ‘negotiated’ 35 years to life when he pleaded guilty on Oct. 4, 2023. ST. JOHNS COUNTY,…
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Bills weakening child labor standards move through FL legislature
The bills would allow teenagers to work longer hours on school days and in some professions deemed hazardous. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several bills that would change child labor laws are…
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new numbers on child well-being shows a wide disparity in Northeast Florida
St. Johns County is number one, Putnam County is number 65. That is a big difference in the ranking of a child’s well-being for the two adjacent counties. The Florida…
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