Human Trafficking
Miami Beach woman who wore ‘Pimp' necklace arrested on sex trafficking charges: Police
A Miami Beach woman accused of running a sex trafficking ring that preyed on multiple vulnerable women who she referred to as “slaves” has been arrested on more than a dozen charges, authorities said. Read More.
Orlando man arrested in Illinois, accused of human trafficking, MBI says
An Orlando man was arrested in Illinois for human trafficking after engaging in sexual activity with minor. Read More.
Predator Poachers track down accused child predator in Port St. Lucie
A Port St. Lucie man was arrested Thursday night, accused of trying to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex. Read More.
Zuckerberg asked to testify: Meta platforms used in over half of FL human trafficking cases
Over half of reported instances of human trafficking in Florida since 2019 involved Meta platforms, according to a recent survey by the Florida attorney general. Read More.
Tampa General Hospital is first in Florida to join AG Ashley Moody’s 100% Club combating human trafficking
The initiative promotes training and education to spot signs of human trafficking. Read More.
Florida advocate sounds alarm after state ranks third in human trafficking cases
We're about two weeks into the new year and a statewide organization is already sounding the alarm for human trafficking. Read More.
Broward deputies arrest woman accused of helping human trafficker ‘Yelle’ in Miami-Dade
A Martin County woman stands accused of helping to traffic women into sex work in Miami-Dade County while working with a human trafficker who is known as “Yelle,” records show. Read More.
Police: Officers rescue woman who was sex trafficked for about 7 years, arrest abuser in Miami Beach
A man was at the Metrowest Detention Center on Friday accused of human trafficking in Miami-Dade County after police officers found a woman with black eyes, broken blood vessels in both eyes, a broken nose, and bruising all over her body. Read More.
Florida police arrest 123 people for human trafficking-related crimes, including teacher and nurse
During Operation Renewed Hope, agents posed as underaged children available for sex Read More.
Florida's public list of sex buyers removed from state website after 3 years
A public database in Florida meant to thwart human trafficking by posting the names and mugshots of people convicted of paying for sex no longer exists. Read More.
Florida lawmakers file to protect children from sexual predators
Multiple Florida lawmakers Wednesday filed legislation aimed at protecting children from sexual predators. Read More.
Anti-groomer bill filed in Florida, cracking down on sexual communication with children
A new one-page bill filed by Florida lawmakers Wednesday creates a new felony punishment for "lewd or lascivious grooming." Read More.
Cops use World of Warcraft account to find Florida man hiding missing girl
Police arrested 31-year-old Thomas Ebersole of Dunnellon, Florida after he allegedly hid a missing Ohio teen in his house and planned to have sex with her. Read More.
Dothan man charged with human trafficking in Panama City Beach
A trespassing case led police to a man they described as a human trafficker. Read More.
Key Biscayne attorney indicted on federal child porn charges
An attorney from a prominent Key Biscayne family faces child pornography charges in an investigation involving a transmitted video of an 11-year-old girl exploited in Texas, according to federal court documents. Read More.
