sex trafficking

Attorney General Ashley Moody recently announced the bust of a trafficking ring in the Tampa Bay area and the rescue of 10 victims. She blames the federal government for the ongoing trafficking problem.

The governor also signed measures on school safety that strengthens perimeters and to help stop sex trafficking at massage establishments.

Prosecutors say that former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg still deserves prison time to send a message that no public official is above the law.

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty last May to child sex trafficking and other crimes.

Under Rep. Jackie Toledo's bill, places like hotels and vacation rentals would no longer be allowed to charge an hourly rate.

Florida foster parents and safe-house workers who help victims of human trafficking will be required to get training on how trafficking for forced labor…

After Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's resignation, federal prosecutors in Manhattan alleged financier Jeffrey Epstein attempted to buy influence over people who were set to testify against him.

When authorities busted what they say is a multimillion-dollar human-trafficking and prostitution ring in Jupiter last month, law enforcement spoke out...

Trying to help human-trafficking victims get a new start in life, Florida lawmakers in 2013 unanimously passed a bill aimed at helping victims expunge...

Many people forced into labor or the sex trade seek medical help at some point, and health care workers are being trained to identify them and to offer assistance.

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says it’s the first law enforcement agency in Florida to partner with the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking to…

On 100 acre stretch of land, seven houses sit in various stages of construction. The exposed, wooden beams are decorated with motivational quotes and…