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• Tragic Ocala, Florida Fire Causes Death of 4 Children and their Mother

  In Ocala, Florida, a tragic fire caused the death of 4 children and their mother. The fire and deaths were reported in the The Orlando Sentine newspaper website. It was reported that a mobile home…

• Winter Springs, Florida Man Gets Life in Prison for Shaking Child to Death

  A judge recently imposed a sentence of life in prison to a man accused of shaking his 2 1/2 month old child to death. Ventrel Gammons was the father accused of the crime of first…

• Orlando, Florida – Sixteen-year-old Prostitute’s Baby Held Hostage by Pimp

  The Orange County, Florida Sheriff’s Office made ten arrests recently, stemming from an investigation into an internet prostitution ring. The investigation took place over several weeks and included individuals in seven Florida counties. One of…

• Chipley, Florida – Missing Baby, Shannon Dedrick, Found Alive; Mother and Aunt Arrested

  Shannon Dedrick, the Florida seven-month-old who was reported missing from her home over a week ago, was found alive recently. The girl was found lying hidden in a small box under the bed of her…

• NRA Pushing to Ban Adoption Agencies from Inquiring about Prospective Parent’s Gun Ownership

  Adoption agencies placing children with Florida parents are reportedly required by the Florida Department of Children and Families to inquire if the potential parents keep guns or ammunition in their home. Recently, a Brevard County,…

• Jacksonville, Florida Ranks 4th Worst City in Florida for Pedestrian Injuries

  In Jacksonville, Florida, we are known as the biggest city land mass in the country. The entire county is the city and visa versa. Jacksonville also has bragging rights as the Home of the Florida…

• Orlando, Florida Ranks Worst in the Nation for Pedestrian Safety According to Study

  According to a study by the Transportation for America and the Surface Transporation Policy Partnership, Metropolitan Orlando is noted for being the most dangerous area for pedestrians. Orlando is a tourist and business city with…

• Orange County Toddler Dies After Reported Fall from Window

  In Orange County, Florida, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a toddler who was apparently fell out of a first floor window. The incident was reported to 911. Paramedics…

• Valrico, Florida Man Faces Charges for Providing Teen with Alcohol and Cigarettes

  In Valrico, Florida, Tyrone Hamilton Oliver, according to a story reported in the Orlando Sentinel, is facing criminal charges for allegations that Oliver provided grain alcohol and cigarettes to a 14 year old child. This…

• West Palm Beach, Florida Day Care Center Left Child Behind at the Zoo - Importance of Supervision and Attendance Checklists

  In Florida, day care and school field trips can be great fun and adventure for children. At times, these field trips can also create dangerous situations as well. Supervision and checklists are vital when a…