human trafficking

More than 170 people have been arrested in the wake of a human trafficking investigation. The arrests expand beyond Leon County to Mississippi and Alabama. After seeing an online post of an underage victim being sexually exploited, TPD launched an investigation.

The Florida Center for Children and Youth of Tallahassee will be getting almost $500,000 to help human trafficking victims find housing.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody wants Netflix to dump the new film, Cuties. Moody has joined Attorneys General from Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas in a joint letter demanding the French film be removed from the streaming service.

Florida will soon strike up a so-called "John’s Registry" for people convicted of soliciting prostitution. It’s part of an effort to combat human and sex…

Florida ranks among the top states for human trafficking and while there are no accurate figures as to the number of people involved in sex trafficking,…

Sex trafficking survivors and their advocates are divided on a measure aimed at identifying victims. Lynn Hatter reports the proposal requires hotel staff…

January is designated as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. A recent case of trafficking in Leon County is prompting organizations…

Momentum has stalled for a bill that would have allowed human trafficking victims to sue hotels that do not take action and train employees to prevent…

A bill that would allow sex-trafficking survivors to sue hotels that turn a blind eye to their abuse is moving in the Florida Senate. Some lawmakers worry…

The month of January is dedicated to raising awareness of human trafficking. But, the Florida House and the Senate want to make awareness a year round…