A former Florida DCF worker was charged with the murder of her adopted daughter, found with signs of abuse and malnutrition.

In a statement, Sheriff Paul Blackman said the child was malnourished and "severely abused," with her body covered in wounds, ...

A woman who once worked for the Florida Department of Children and Families and was guardian ad-litem is accused of murdering ...

The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what Sheriff Paul Blackman called “a horrific crime” that took place in Sebring. Deputies were called to 4015 Bianca St. in the Sun ‘n Lake of ...

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of her 13-year-old adopted daughter, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office said.

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. - The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 13-year-old girl in Sebring, a ...

A former Department of Children and Families employee was arrested after she allegedly abused and killed her adopted teen daughter, who was found unresponsive in a Sebring home, according to the ...

An adoptive mom who used to work for the Florida Department of Children and Families is accused of locking her 13-year-old ...

Lawyers representing Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd are challenging a nearly $3.2 million request for attorney fees and ...

They could have put a stop to this a long time ago and would have saved a lot of people a lot of money and a lot of problems.