A Florida man has been charged with child abuse after authorities accused him of subjecting a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl to prolonged abuse inside their home. Investigators allege the boy was locked in a laundry room without air conditioning, food, water or access to a toilet, while both children were allegedly forced to remain awake for long periods and subjected to degrading treatment, prompting renewed concerns about child protection and safeguarding.
