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

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.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Florida arrested over 120 people for human trafficking-related crimes through an operation consisting of undercover stings.

the national human trafficking hotline says that in 2015, florida recorded more than 300 calls from victims or survivors of human trafficking. JUST LAST YEAR THAT SKYROCKETED TO OVER 1100 CASES.

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that happens all over the world, including in the United States and is especially prevalent in Florida.In fact, statistics show that Florida is the ...

Officials call Florida a hot spot for human trafficking, though reliable statistics are lacking. It's also difficult to tell if law enforcement efforts have reduced trafficking.

Florida law enforcement officials arrested 148 people and recovered seven victims during a human trafficking sting called "Operation Summer Shield." Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Florida law enforcement agencies are highlighting how stopping crime is a community effort, and how Florida’s truck drivers ...

Deputies from a Central Florida county arrested more than 100 people in a sting seeking to disrupt human trafficking. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office made the arrests during a special invest… ...

Florida has some of the strongest laws against human trafficking in the country. Florida was also the first state in the nation to require schools to teach K-12 child trafficking prevention.

So it's a redemption story,” said Littleton.To get help or report trafficking, call the national human trafficking hotline at 1-888-373-7888.Top headlines: Rare earthquake rattles off Florida ...