NewsWFLA News TampaNovember 2, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Parents Arrested After Child Found Alone in Pond
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Florida deputies rescued a 4-year-old boy who was found playing alone in a retention pond in Deltona. When deputies went to check on the boy's home, they discovered severe neglect, including filthy conditions, animal waste, and a roach infestation. The parents were arrested on child neglect and animal cruelty charges, and the child was placed in the care of a grandparent.
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This case highlights local child welfare intervention and animal cruelty enforcement following a dangerous public safety incident.
Key Facts
- A 4-year-old boy was found playing alone in a retention pond in Deltona on Saturday.
- Deputies discovered severe neglect, mold, animal waste, and a roach infestation inside the family's home.
- The parents were arrested on charges of child neglect and animal cruelty, and a grandparent took custody of the child.