Video above: News and weather for Sunday, July 5, 2026A couple from Delray Beach was arrested in the Florida Keys on suspicion of improper treatment of children.The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, July 5, that Brian N. Cannella, 43, and Allison S. Cannella, 40, were arrested on Saturday, July 4, on two counts of each of child neglect.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsAccording to the sheriff’s office, its deputies responded to the Reefhouse Resort and Marina at 103800 Overseas Highway in Key Largo at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday after employees reported they had entered a room because of an unattended baby crying.In the room were two young children alone in nursery beds. The sheriff’s office said surveillance footage at the resort, witness statements and other evidence revealed the children were alone between 40 minutes and one hour while Allison and Brian were allegedly at a pool.The sheriff’s office said the Florida Department of Children and Families was notified, and the children were transferred to the custody of a family friend.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.Their first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1
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A couple from Delray Beach was arrested in the Florida Keys on suspicion of improper treatment of children.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, July 5, that Brian N. Cannella, 43, and Allison S. Cannella, 40, were arrested on Saturday, July 4, on two counts of each of child neglect.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Left to right: Brian Cannella and Allison Cannella
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
According to the sheriff’s office, its deputies responded to the Reefhouse Resort and Marina at 103800 Overseas Highway in Key Largo at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday after employees reported they had entered a room because of an unattended baby crying.
In the room were two young children alone in nursery beds.
The sheriff’s office said surveillance footage at the resort, witness statements and other evidence revealed the children were alone between 40 minutes and one hour while Allison and Brian were allegedly at a pool.
The sheriff’s office said the Florida Department of Children and Families was notified, and the children were transferred to the custody of a family friend.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
Their first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1