Hours-old baby abandoned at Jacksonville apartment

3:03 PM, Oct 25, 2012   |    comments
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JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) - Authorities in Jacksonville are trying to find family members of an hours-old baby abandoned at an apartment complex.

The Jacksonville Times-Union reports the baby girl was found Wednesday wrapped in a towel on the ground in front of an apartment that has been vacant since July. Police say the baby appears to be healthy and is now at a hospital.

The state Department of Children and Families is also investigating. Spokesman John Harrell says they are trying to locate family members who qualify to take care of the child.