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 University of South Florida program officially partnered with federal agents Friday to strengthen strategies against human ...

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 showcasing coordinated ...

A University of South Florida report shows that Florida was among the states with the highest rates of human trafficking last year. The USF Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab was in charge ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A first-of-its-kind report from the University of South Florida is shining a light on the high risk of human trafficking in the state. “The 2024 State Report on Human Trafficking” ...

A newly released study estimated that more than 500,000 people were exploited in labor trafficking and 200,000 in sex trafficking in Florida over the last year. The 2024 State Report on Human ...

700,000+ victims in Florida (500K labor, 200K sex trafficking); minors account for 50% of sex trafficking and 25% of labor trafficking. Data collected from 30 agencies and 2,500 surveys informs county ...