child safety

With the summer sizzle underway and heat indices in triple digits on most days, the National Weather Service offers important reminders to keep people and pets safe.

In a decision that could have statewide implications, an administrative law judge Tuesday ruled that the Palm Beach County School Board is required to…

August is Child Safety Awareness Month, and Florida officials are reminding motorists to always buckle up their kids.

New research suggests parents are doing a better job of keeping household medicines out of the hands of young children.Emergency room visits by children…

The head of Florida’s child welfare agency says he’s renewing his commitment to making his agency better.

Police in South Florida say an 11-month-old baby died after being left inside a sport utility vehicle parked outside an apartment near Fort Lauderdale.It…

A man accused of throwing his daughter off a bridge has been found incompetent to stand trial in her death.John Jonchuck appeared in court Tuesday. The…

State child welfare officials have recruited more than 600 news foster homes. The increase comes after lawmakers passed a measure in 2013 aimed at…

It’s a familiar sight for many commuters: a yellow school bus slows to a stop, a red stop sign swings out, and children get on or off the bus.Passing a…

The country’s largest auto club is making it easier for Florida parents to comply with a revamped child car seat law. As of the New Year, state law now...