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3 children, including newborn rescued from ‘house of horrors,’ authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ryan Turbeville, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The rescue effort began 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 began after a caseworker found a 6-week-old child to be severely underweight. Deputies who searched the home reported finding deplorable living conditions, including an unsafe ceiling repair and black mold.
The home also had rotting floors and animal feces throughout. Further details about the rescue and the conditions found in the home are available from the source, including information about the arrest and charges filed in connection with the case.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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