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Local sheriffs joined the FDLE and Department of Homeland Security to announce a new public-private partnership called INTERCEPT.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office rescued 10 human trafficking victims in 2022. Authorities spoke about the problem Tuesday during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
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An FBI-led investigation yielded three arrests and led to seven sex trafficking victims in North Florida. They included a girl who was found in Jacksonville after being brought here from out of state for sex.
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An art piece to educate the public about human trafficking is coming to Jacksonville this spring. It's the work of Rethreaded, a nonprofit that offers employment and support to survivors.
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Jacksonville non-profit Rethreaded is adding something tasty to its product line with the acquisition of the locally owned Amelia Toffee Co.In addition to…
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A year ago, state Sen. Lauren Book wanted to allow human-trafficking survivors to sue hotels that turned a blind eye to abuse. But after that idea did not…
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Jacksonville attorney Crystal Freed is a nationally recognized leader in human trafficking advocacy.After growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, she came to…
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The Jacksonville City Council is advancing a bill that would add hotels to the list of businesses required to post human-trafficking awareness signs. The…
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A Jacksonville City Councilman wants more types of businesses to be required to post human-trafficking awareness signs.Although a 2015 state law requires…
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said more resources for human trafficking victims and community awareness are essential to addressing the problem in…