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3 children, including newborn rescued from ‘house of horrors,’ authorities say
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ryan Turbeville, Akim Powell , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway The rescue effort was initiated after a caseworker found a 6-week-old child to be severely underweight.
Authorities in Florida have rescued three children from a home described as a "house of horrors". The rescue effort was initiated after a caseworker found a 6-week-old child to be severely underweight. The condition of the home was found to be deplorable, with issues including an unsafe ceiling repair and black mold.
Further details about the rescue and the condition of the home are available from the source. A person was arrested and charged with felony counts of child neglect in connection with the case. The source provides more information about the incident and the individuals involved.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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