Event Brief
Mother arrested after autistic 5-year-old found alone
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: North Fort Myers deputies say a mother left her 5-year-old autistic son naked and alone near a road.
WHO: A mother (name not provided); her 5-year-old autistic son; deputies
WHAT: Mother arrested after deputies found her 5-year-old autistic son naked and alone near a road
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM ET
WHERE: North Fort Myers, Florida
WHY: Deputies said she left her 5-year-old autistic son home alone.
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