Mother's arrest after leaving kids sparks debate
The gist
Florida photographer Irene Miller, 50, was charged with four counts of child neglect after deputies found her four children home without overnight supervision.
The case has reignited debate over when children can legally be left alone.
How it unfolded
- Oct 21, 2026Deputies responded to the Kissimmee home shortly after 8:30 p.m. and found four children, ages 9, 11, 12 and 14, with no adults present. The injured 9-year-old was taken to Celebration Hospital, treated and discharged.
- Oct 23, 2026Miller was arrested at Orlando International Airport as she exited her flight from Las Vegas and charged with four counts of child neglect, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
- Oct 24, 2026Miller posted bond on Saturday, according to a spokeswoman for the sheriff's office.