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South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say
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· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The investigation is being reported on by CBS News Miami's Abby Dodge. The woman, from Hialeah, allegedly left her 13-year-old daughter chained to a fence in the heat.
A mother in South Florida has been arrested and charged with child neglect. The woman, from Hialeah, allegedly left her 13-year-old daughter chained to a fence in the heat. The girl had no shoes or water.
The incident occurred at the home of the girl's great-grandmother. A reporter from CBS News Miami is covering the story from the neighborhood where it took place. Further details about the arrest and charges are available from CBS News Miami, which has a reporter on the scene.
The investigation is being reported on by CBS News Miami's Abby Dodge.
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Category: safety Published: July 14, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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