Flc v. Gc

24 So.3d 669 (2009)

F.L.C., Father of J.L.C. and J.L.C., Children, Appellant,

v.

G.C. and N.C., Stepfather and Mother, etc., Appellees.

No. 5D08-4231.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District.

December 17, 2009.

Brenda H. Smith, Umatilla, for Appellant.

Brian J. Welke, Eustis, for Appellee.

EVANDER, J.

The father appeals from a final judgment terminating his parental rights. He contends that the evidence was insufficient to establish abandonment and that the termination of his parental rights was not the least restrictive means to protect the children. We disagree and, accordingly, affirm…