A new report shows Florida has one of the highest rates of human trafficking in the country. WMNF's Chris Young has more.

Florida's location and rapid growth have made it a prime target for human trafficking, according to a new state-commissioned report. The study points to the state's busy airports, ports and highways, ...

A statewide report from the University of South Florida's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Lab estimates that more than 700,000 ...

A new study suggests that human trafficking is running rampant throughout the state. The report highlights Escambia and ...

Even though a state-designated lab had been compiling data on human trafficking since it was established in 2019, the report ...

According to researchers at the University of South Florida, about half of sex trafficking victims in Florida are minors.

A map in the report shows Orange and other Central Florida counties are among the highest in the state for commercial sex trafficking ads. “A lot of hospitality, tourism — those types of areas where ...

Florida officials and non-profits are intensifying their efforts to combat human trafficking with a new initiative that includes a $7,500 reward for actionable tips."In just two months we saw tips ...

Central Florida community to hold 17th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day conference. This year’s theme highlights The Role of Artificial Intelligence & Big Tech in Fueling the Crime of ...

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Almost 150 Arrests Made In Florida Human Trafficking Sting Operation. Published Aug 22, 2024 at 12:39 PM EDT. By . Anezka Pichrtova is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K.