What can be done to improve child well-being in low income communities?
The Florida Policy Institute has released its 2023 Child Well-Being Index and it tells us a lot about how income plays a big role in a child’s well-being. The report…
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FWC officer arrested for child porn in St. Johns County
Officer William Lee Lawshe was an officer with FWC since 2008. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: Lawshe’s charges were dropped on Dec. 27, 2023 and he is pursuing legal action against…
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AI-generated child pornography found in possession of Lake City man sparks investigation that leads to arrest: CCSO
LAKE CITY, Fla. – A 27-year-old Lake City man was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Columbia County detectives following an investigation that started after he was found in possession of child…
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Ex-Jacksonville corrections officer pleads guilty to child abuse
Child reported injury at school, Sheriff Waters said Former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Darrick Scott (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office correctional officer charged…
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JSO finds family of young child found wandering in Mandarin area
File photo (WJXT 2020) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office found a young child wandering alone Friday evening in the Mandarin area, JSO said. About an…
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24-year-old mother, 1-month-old child found dead in Baker County; child suffocated, mother’s death undetermined: BCSO
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. – A young mother and her 2-month-old child were found dead on Monday in a Macclenny home, according to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. According to the…
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Orange Park man under investigation after cyber tip leads to discovery of child, animal sexual abuse material
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A year’s long investigation into child sexual abuse material led detectives to the discovery of animal sexual abuse material. Richard Swain Jr, 43, of Orange Park,…
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Here’s how your child can get a free heart screening that could help save their life
On Monday, January 8, 2024 those age 10 to 22 can get a free EKG heart screening through Who We Play For. Registration is open now. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — According…
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Child hospitalized after LaVilla crash in Jacksonville Thursday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This is a developing story. A child has suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a dump truck occurred in the LaVilla neighborhood of Jacksonville Thursday, according…
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6 year old child hit by car, killed in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A six-year-old child was hit by a car and killed in St. Augustine Monday evening. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident happened…
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