A judge on Friday refused to change his mind on bail for two St. Joe parents charged with child endangerment. Margaret and Edward Maples appeared on the preliminary hearing docket before Associate Judge Keith Marquart, who had raised bail for each defendant during their first appearance. In April, their young child was discovered with severe bleeding and infections on her feet.

Prosecutors say the youngster required emergency surgery and could have lost some toes to the infection. Officials say the victim and a sibling have been taken into state custody several times in the past.

The parents were arrested earlier this month. On Friday, both defendants waived their preliminary hearings and were certified for trial or plea in Circuit Court. Arraignment is scheduled July 17.