Florida reopened schools earlier than some states but faces the same challenges of large shares of students missing a lot of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked high absenteeism in public schools statewide, and five years later thousands of students miss weeks of school each year. Nearly a third of students locally and ...

Absenteeism in school districts throughout Florida skyrocketed beginning during the COVID-19 pandemic — and, confounding ...

As investigators continue to probe a mother’s disturbing claims of exorcism, the heartbroken family of Re’myl Pierre says ...

Joesph Montgomery, who is an attorney that handles these cases, said state law requires schools take initial action by the ...

Rhonda Paulynice, 31, told investigators she was trying to exorcise demons out of her 6-year-old son's body when she ...

A Florida mother is facing a murder charge after deputies said she killed her 6-year-old son during an attempted exorcism.

Under a new law going into effect July 1, cell phone use is heavily restricted in Florida schools. Here's where and when they ...

A Florida mother is facing charges after her 6-year-old son died during an alleged exorcism attempt, authorities said. Rhonda ...

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Authorities in St. Lucie County are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child who was found deceased inside a home Friday ...

While experts typically agree 11 or 12 years old is an appropriate age to stay home alone, many wonder what Florida's laws detail. Here's what to know ...