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South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
A Hialeah woman was arrested and charged with child neglect for leaving her 13-year-old daughter chained to her great-grandmother's fence in the heat with no shoes or water. CBS News Miami 's Abby Dodge reports from the neighborhood where it all happened.
Key takeaway CBS News Miami's Abby Dodge reports from the neighborhood where it all happened.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrest of a Hialeah woman for chaining her daughter to a fence raises concerns about the well-being of vulnerable populations in Miami-Dade County. This incident highlights the need for increased support and resources for families in distress, particularly in neighborhoods like Hialeah where socioeconomic challenges are prevalent. The fact that the daughter was left without basic necessities like shoes and water in the sweltering South Florida heat also underscores the risks posed by the region's climate. As the county continues to grapple with issues like poverty and access to social services, cases like this one emphasize the importance of community vigilance and reporting suspicious activity to authorities. Miami-Dade County's child welfare services will likely face scrutiny in the aftermath of this incident, and it remains to be seen how the county will respond to prevent similar cases of neglect in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Hialeah woman was arrested and charged with child neglect for leaving her 13-year-old daughter chained to her great-grandmother's fence in the heat with no shoes or water. CBS News Miami's Abby Dodge reports from the neighborhood where it all happened.
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