Sex Trafficking
Police: Pimp Forced Girl To Tattoo Eyelids With His Name
Police said “Suave”, a Miami pimp, allegedly forced a 13-year-old runaway to tattoo his street name on her eyelids.
Gov. Scott Wants $4.5M To Fight Human Trafficking, Aid Victims
Efforts to fight human trafficking and help victims recover in a safe place would get a $4.5 million boost, if Gov. Rick Scott gets his wish.
Could Semi-Subs Graduate From Smuggling Drugs To People, Weapons?
On the high seas off South America, the smuggling game has changed. Criminal bands are spending millions to build semi-submersibles, capable of moving several tons of drugs at a time between the Americas.
New Bill Takes On Sex Trafficking At Massage Parlors
In August, an undercover detective was offered oral sex by an unlicensed masseuse at a Hollywood massage parlor. On Wednesday, Florida legislators took the first step toward banning these parlors from operating during overnight hours.
Lauderhill Man Convicted Of Pimping Young Girls
A Lauderhill man will have to wait until next February to learn how much time he’ll spend in prison for prostituting young girls.
Prostitution Sting In Boynton Beach Leads To 14 Arrests
A total of 14 people were arrested in Boynton Beach on various prostitution charges between Monday and Wednesday. Police baited suspects using the Internet.
16 Arrested In Prostitution Crackdown Before RNC
Tampa Police have arrested nearly 20 women at area strip clubs as part of a crackdown ahead of the Republican National Convention.
Man Faces Several Life Terms In Child Sex Trafficking Case
A 20-year-old Fort Lauderdale man allegedly took three teenage girls out on “dates”. The “dates” were appointments for paid sex.
Miami-Dade Schools Fighting Back Against Child Sex Trafficking
A multi-faceted campaign by the Miami-Dade School District proves it is serious about combating child sex trafficking.
Sex Trafficking Arrest First Ever For Keys
A Key West man has been charged with sex trafficking, and while that has become a growing problem in South Florida, the Monroe County Sheriff’s office said this is the first time, ever, someone has been arrested for this in the Keys.






