Central Florida woman arrested after child left in hot car hospitalized, police say
By Richard Tribou
Published on June 1, 2026.
A DeLand woman, 27, was arrested after a 3-year-old child was left unattended in a hot car and taken to a hospital in critical condition. The child had been left in the car for about two hours. Latana Williams was charged with child neglect, a first-degree felony, and denied any wrongdoing. The incident was highlighted by the child's positive outlook and reminder of the dangers of Florida's summer heat.
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