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Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Sheriff: Florida substitute teacher arrested after allegedly kicking special needs student

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

A Florida substitute teacher has been arrested for suspected child abuse after he allegedly kicked a student with special needs and held the student's hands down on the desk, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

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  1. FOX 35 Orlando

    Sheriff: Florida substitute teacher arrested after allegedly kicking special needs student (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    A Florida substitute teacher has been arrested for suspected child abuse after he allegedly kicked a student with special needs and held the student's hands down on the desk, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

  2. New York Post

    Florida substitute teacher busted for allegedly kicking special needs student: ‘Now we’re square’ (opens New York Post)

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    "He kicked me and I kicked him. So now we're square," the sub allegedly told a witness who questioned him about a large mark on the student's leg, investigators said.

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