Physical abuse was the second most common type, with 21,520 cases, up 4.2 percent, followed by neglect with 10,205 cases, up 4.1 percent. Cases of sexual abuse fell slightly, by 0.6 percent, to 320.

A 5-year-old Tallahassee girl's death sparked an outpouring of grief and is raising questions about whether Florida’s system to protect children from abuse failed her.

BOCA RATON, Fla (CBS12) — Every week, disturbing cases of child exploitation surface across South Florida. But behind the ...

A 5-year-old Tallahassee girl's death sparked an outpouring of grief and is raising questions about whether Florida’s system to protect children from abuse failed her.

Brian, 47, Jill, 41, Dalllin, 21, and Liberty Griffeth, 19, were charged with aggravated child abuse on July 22, after being accused of abusing nine children aged 7 to 16 living at the family’s ...

Brian, 47, Jill, 41, Dalllin, 21, and Liberty Griffeth, 19, were charged with aggravated child abuse on July 22, after being accused of abusing nine children aged 7 to 16 living at the family’s ...

Four adult family members in Florida have been arrested and charged with alleged child abuse of several adopted and foster children in their care. Brian, 47, Jill, 41, Dalllin, 21, and Liberty ...

Those seeking help due to psychological abuse accounted for 59.8 percent of the record 225,509 consultations with 134,948 cases in fiscal 2023.