The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs Station warned after national trackers logged three child hotcar deaths in the first 10 days of July. Agencies and local reporters urge simple prevention habits.

SmartAsset's 2026 study puts San Antonio-New Braunfels at No. 3 for child-raising costs, with annual expenses around $21,393 driven largely by childcare.

Miami‑Dade and Broward school districts are serving free summer meals to kids 18 and under at dozens of school sites across South Florida.