New Port Richey, Florida -- Watching the news these past two weeks has brought Maureen Welch to tears.

"It's just so sad," Welch says of reports of a Tampa mother leaving her 7-month-old in a bathtub.

A Citrus mother accused of beating her 2-year-old daughter to death.

Auburndale, Florida -- A check of a home for possible drug activity Friday evening revealed even more -- a disgusting home housing 47 dogs in cages filled urine and feces.

Deputies arrived at the home in the 3900 block of Owens Road and talked with Randall Huggins about the tip of possible drug activity. While they waited for him to secure loose dogs on the property so they could conduct a search, Bernice Walskey arrived.

Polk County, Florida -- Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting about Poinciana Park, a new park opening in Fall 2013 in Poinciana.

Phase I construction includes a three multi-purpose fields, restrooms, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park, picnic facilities and parking. 

The discussion of the meeting will include new athletic league possibilities and rental opportunities.