Brandon, FL (33511) – A Florida woman has been arrested after allegedly leaving her two young children home alone in a filthy, insect-infested condominium, authorities confirmed. Deputies discovered the children, ages 4 and 7, living in unsafe and unhygienic conditions surrounded by trash and insects. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office described the home as “uninhabitable,” stressing the extreme neglect involved. Neighbors expressed shock over the living conditions, with officials urging the public to report suspected child neglect without hesitation. The children have since been placed under protective care, while the woman now faces multiple charges related to child neglect and endangerment.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: Two children found alone in insect-infested Florida condo
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IMPACT: Kids, ages 4 and 7, discovered in unsafe, filthy conditions
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This is unacceptable neglect,” – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
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ACTION: Authorities urge residents to report suspected child neglect immediately
Impact Of Local News
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Precise Location:
Brandon, FL (33511) – Near Providence Lakes Blvd and Gornto Lake Rd -
Community Connection:
“It’s heartbreaking to know kids lived like this,”
– Maria Lopez, Providence Lakes neighbor -
Visual Proof:
Exclusive Angle
Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Florida Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
» Hillsborough County Child Protection Services: (813) 558-5500 -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“If you see neglect, call us immediately. Don’t wait.”
– Sheriff Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Community Pulse
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Update Log
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2:30 PM: Woman taken into custody, children placed in protective care
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4:00 PM: Authorities confirm condo deemed uninhabitable after inspection
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