Apopka father made up story about 3-year-old daughter’s abduction after girl’s mother took her, police say

By TESS SHEETS ORLANDO SENTINEL |FEB 11, 2020 The father who claimed his 3-year-old daughter was snatched from their Apopka home Monday — the kidnappers getting away from him only after a highway chase across counties — actually made up the story after learning the girl’s mother had taken her while he was at work, … Continue reading Apopka father made up story about 3-year-old daughter’s abduction after girl’s mother took her, police say →

After Bryce Gowdy’s suicide, let’s elevate the conversation about poverty’s effects on youth | Commentary

By SHANNON GREEN ORLANDO SENTINEL. JAN 03, 2020 Are you going to be OK, mom? Shibbon Winelle said those were among the final words uttered by her son, Bryce Gowdy, before he left their motel room and stood in front of a freight train. Bryce, who was 17, died of suicide a week before the Deerfield … Continue reading After Bryce Gowdy’s suicide, let’s elevate the conversation about poverty’s effects on youth | Commentary →

Troubled Guardian program

A series of article by the Orlando Sentinel about Florida's guardian program. "Florida law allows a guardian to be appointed by a judge for minors and adults with mental or physical disabilities, who are known as wards. The guardian makes all the determinations for the ward, including legal, financial, estate, housing and medical decisions." A … Continue reading Troubled Guardian program →