Florida parents charged in hot-car death of toddler left alone for 15 hours

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A Florida couple has been arrested on charges of child neglect and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia following the hot-car death of their 2-year-old daughter. The girl was left in a car outside the couple’s home for about 14 hours while they were inside the entire time. Deputies found methamphetamine in the home, tested the parents' blood, and additional charges are forthcoming pending the results of the autopsy. The girl’s 4-year-old sibling was turned over to the Department of Children and Families. This marks the fourth hot-car death in the U.S. so far this year and the second one in Florida.
- Florida mom and dad charged in hot-car death of toddler daughter left alone for 14 hours USA TODAY
- Girl, 2, dies after Florida parents 'decided to leave the child in the car', authorities say NBC News
- Florida parents face charges for death of toddler who spent 15 hours in hot car: police Fox News
- Hot car deaths involving kids can be preventable, advocacy group says USA TODAY
- Florida Toddler Found Dead After She's Left in Hot Car for 14 Hours CrimeOnline
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