Confronting the public crisis caused by human trafficking demands a united front from every layer of society — lawmakers, communities, law enforcement, businesses, citizens, and high-impact human ...

Edwin Martinez-Cruz is the final person involved in the trafficking case of a 14-year-old girl who was repeatedly sexually abused.

Law enforcement collaborations allow for intelligence sharing, coordinated rescue missions, and joint training programs for ...

A newly released study estimated that more than 500,000 people were exploited in labor trafficking and 200,000 in sex ...

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

A University of South Florida report shows that Florida was among the states with the highest rates of human trafficking last year.

Central Florida counties ranked among highest for human trafficking in the state, report shows ...

Researchers at the University of South Florida estimate there were 200,000 victims of sex trafficking in the state in 2024. A research lab at the university developed what it called a “first-of ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A new study suggests that human trafficking is running rampant throughout the state. The report highlights Escambia and Okaloosa counties see ...

A statewide report from the University of South Florida's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Lab estimates that more than 700,000 Floridians were trafficked last year and presents a data-driven strategy ...

Commissioned by the state, “The 2024 State Report on Human Trafficking” identifies Florida’s heightened risk due to population, tourism, ports and industries, while also ...

Florida ranks #3 in the nation as the state with the highest amount of human trafficking cases. Studies show this increased 40%, across the country - after the pandemic.