Human Trafficking
Central Florida woman shares nightmare human trafficking story in hopes of empowering victims
The U.S. is one of the top destinations for victims of trafficking, and Florida is a top spot for traffickers. Read More.
Deputies: Arrests made at 10 Volusia County massage parlors after reports of prostitution
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said an investigation into prostitution at several massage parlors led to arrests. Read More.
'We take this very seriously': Florida School District reacts to arrest of employee accused of having child porn
A Martin County School District maintenance employee is behind bars after being accused of having child pornography on his phone. Read More.
Father fights off suspect trying to abduct 4-year-old from Miami CVS: video
Nicolas Sternaman attempted to snatch the boy from inside a CVS pharmacy before his parents came to the rescue Read More.
No G-strings for ‘young things’? Under 21-stripper ban moving forward in Legislature
The measure is supposed to combat human trafficking. Read More.
Florida ranks third in the number of reported human trafficking cases nationwide
Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain commercial sex or a labor act. According to the number of calls made to the human trafficking crisis hotline, Florida ranks third behind California and Texas for the number of reported cases. Read More.
Human trafficker sentenced to 55 years for branding victim, cutting her hair
On Monday, a man from Orange County was sentenced to over 50 years behind bars after he was found guilty of trafficking three women. Read More.
‘Satan’s Child:’ Orlando man gets 50-year prison sentence after raping child
Miguel Gonzalez, 41, pleaded guilty to producing child sex materials Read More.
Florida man who worked for Disney Cruise Line arrested on child pornography charges
A Florida man who worked for the Disney Cruise Line has been charged with one count of possessing child pornography after an explicit video was found. Read More.
Florida State University Joins AG Ashley Moody On Fight To End Human Trafficking
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that Florida State University would join the 100 Percent Club. Read More.
'Sextortion' investigation in Pa. leads to arrest of Florida man
A Florida man faces charges in Pennsylvania after a multi-year investigation revealed he persuaded dozens of minors locally and across the world to send sexually explicit photos and videos on social media in a "sextortion" scheme, according to Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg. Read More.
17-year-old human trafficking victim rescued by Miami-Dade Police; man arrested
The victim was presumed missing since 2019 until a prior investigation recognized her photo in an online ad. Read More.
Deputies seek other victims of so-called ‘elite’ baseball coach accused of sex crimes with children
Orange County deputies say they've identified multiple child victims locally and are concerned there may be even more due to the suspect's work in youth sports. Read More.
2 suspects plead guilty to sex trafficking girls after Lake Worth Beach motel owner alerts detectives
A Palm Beach County woman and a man pleaded guilty in federal court to four counts of sex trafficking two girls last year, prosecutors announced Friday. Read More.
Florida Man Gets Busted With ‘Child-Like Sex Dolls’ as FBI Storms Home With Armored Vehicle
The man could face up to 40 years in federal prison Read More.
