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.

The tragic and horrific death of 5-year-old Missy Mogle shows that in some cases home isn't a safe solution, experts say.

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 ...

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.