Brian Laundrie's family grieving in private, will not hold funeral for him, attorney says

Brian Laundrie's parents left their North Port home to grieve privately with family at an undisclosed location in Florida, their attorney said, adding that Chris and Roberta Laundrie are not planning to have a funeral for their son.

Brian Laundrie found: Parents may have just missed discovering son themselves

Brian Laundrie’s parents unknowingly walked just a few yards away from locations in a Florida nature preserve where police found their son’s personal belongings and remains Wednesday morning.

Sarasota County deputy dies from COVID-19

Joshua Welge, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday morning, according to SCSO. 

Autopsy of Brian Laundrie: No cause, manner of death able to be determined

The attorney for Brian Laundrie's parents says an autopsy on their son's remains, which were described as “bones” by North Port police, did not reveal a cause or manner of his death. 

'Bones' found at North Port reserve belong to Brian Laundrie: FBI

The manhunt for Brian Laundrie is officially over. The body that was found Wednesday is indeed the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, officials say.

'Chris and Roberta have done nothing wrong': Laundrie family lawyer says protesters should 'go home'

“This protesting. This witch hunt. This mob-style crucifixion of Chris and Roberta is just wrong. Enough is enough,” attorney Steven Bertolino said of protesters who remain outside Brian Laundrie's parents' home.

Brian Laundrie was 'grieving' when he vanished, days before Gabby Petito found dead, family's lawyer says

More than a month before authorities found the decomposed remains of Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie in a swamp near his home, he allegedly slipped away from his parents’ house under the guise of a hike.

Brian Laundrie's family hopes for answers after remains found in park confirmed to be missing fugitive son

The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents are hoping for more answers from law enforcement on his cause of death after the FBI used dental records to positively identify the skeletal remains. Investigators said the area where they were found had been underwater during previous searches.

Laundrie family's lawyer blows off steam after Brian Laundrie's remains are found: 'I'm upset, I'm angry'

Steven Bertolino, Chris and Roberta Laundrie's attorney, took shots at the media, the public and protesters outside of the family's North Port home: "They're extremely upset, and for some unknown reason, there are still people outside of their home, yelling and screaming and causing a ruckus, which any parent grieving the loss of a child should not have to deal with."

Gabby Petito: Timeline of disappearance, death and Brian Laundrie search

Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.

Brian Laundrie: Remains found in Florida park are his, FBI says

The body that was found Wednesday belonged to Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, officials say.

Remains found at North Port preserve were skeletal, North Port PD confirms

FBI agents were still at the Carlton Reserve in Sarasota, where skeletal remains were found Wednesday during the search for Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest named in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito.

Brian Laundrie search: No discrepancy between FBI and parents on missing timeline, family's lawyer says

The attorney for the family of Brian Laundrie has chalked up differences in the timeline of when he was reported missing to a lack of communication between law enforcement agencies, saying there is "no discrepancy between the FBI and the Laundries."

Brian Laundrie search: Family lawyer addresses rumors parents planted evidence in North Port park

The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents wanted to go into the North Port park once it reopened to the public and with water levels significantly lower than last month. They then led authorities to several items belonging to Brian, where human remains were soon discovered. But the proximity of the finds so close to the park entrance raised suspicions from critics as to their authenticity.

Brian Laundrie search: Attention shifts to parents after human remains found in North Port park

Now that human remains have been found alongside Brian Laundrie's backpack and notebook in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, attention is shifting to his parents' actions following Gabby Petito's homicide and their son's subsequent disappearance. 

Target CEO makes $10M donation to help build new mental health facility in Sarasota

The pandemic has had a huge impact on people's mental health, dramatically increasing cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. Treatment in all age groups is needed now more than ever.

Brian Laundrie search: Body found in North Port preserve

A body was found Wednesday during the ongoing search for Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case. Investigators have yet to identify the remains, but items belonging to Brian were found nearby.

'Possible' human remains found in search for Brian Laundrie at North Port preserve

The search for Brian Laundrie heated back up Wednesday after the fugitive’s parents arrived at the swampy North Port preserve where "some articles belonging to Brian were found." FOX News now reports human remains may have also been found.

Disruptions in food distribution complicate feeding students

From chicken to paper products and everything in between, school lunchrooms are going through major changes as shortages plague every aspect of American life.