Florida Department Of Children And Families

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida House on Thursday intensified an inquiry into Florida’s domestic violence agency, calling for additional investigations…

The state's child-welfare chief said the recent death of a 4-year-old Palatka boy, allegedly strangled by an older child in his home, points to the…

Three former Westside High School employees are under investigation for allegedly having sex with students.According to school board reports, Westside…

The number of Florida children in the state's foster-care system has reached its highest level since 2008, driven by both a spike in the number of kids…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families told lawmakers Wednesday that the state abuse hotline screened out…

The secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families on Thursday told a Senate panel his agency has made progress in carrying out a new…

Anthony West woke up Sunday, November 16 to a scenario that probably felt like a nightmare. His daughter had been shot in the head by his son with a BB…

The committee tasked with taking a broader approach to reduce preventable child abuse-related deaths is set to have its first face-to-face meeting at...

Mayor Alvin Brown, Cherish Perrywinkle and Tim Tebow are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories…

Wi-Fi, Curt Clawson, and Lenny Curry are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First…