Researchers at the University of South Florida estimate there were 200,000 victims of sex trafficking in the state in 2024.

A report by the Florida Legislature's research arm found that the number verified cases of children involved in commercial ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced the arrests of two out-of-state teenagers accused of swatting a ...

Cocoa police arrest 2 suspects in shooting within a day of incident; teen victim is recovering from head wound.

Maryland policy is changing when it comes to the handling of youths on electronic monitoring who re-offend, a state senator ...

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, ...

Two out-of-state teenagers have been arrested in connection with a pair of swatting incidents last month that targeted a home in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Sitting Black women lawmakers, who are also attorneys, take center stage in the newest legal battle with the Governor.

Two teens were arrested last week in Flagler County after they allegedly ran away from deputies on electric off-road bikes ...

On several occasions, Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune has stated that youth violence is a widespread issue that spreads far beyond the borders of her coastal ...

Graduation rates in Polk County increased from 78% to 83%, according to state data.