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Politics / Issues

Lawmakers line up bills to fight human trafficking in Florida

Regan McCarthy

Under Rep. Jackie Toledo's bill, places like hotels and vacation rentals would no longer be allowed to charge an hourly rate.
Courts / Law

Polk County Human Trafficking, Prostitution Sting Nabs 124

Mark Schreiner

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested 124 people in an operation that targeted human trafficking, prostitution, and the sexual abuse of…
Local / State

104 Arrested During Hillsborough Human Trafficking Operation

Manelle Kheireddine

More than 100 people were arrested during a five-month human trafficking investigation in Hillsborough County. Sheriff Chad Chronister announced the…
Courts / Law

Undercover Operation Leads To Hillsborough County Sex Trafficking Arrests

Jeffrey Smith

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced more than 80 arrests as the result of an ongoing sting investigation targeted at stopping sex…
Economy / Business

High-End Escorts Expect Big Business During the RNC

Sarah Pusateri

Fifty-thousand people are expected to pour into Tampa for the Republican National Convention.By day, they’re expected to attend meetings, patronize shops,…

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