Florida remains in top five worst states for human trafficking, state officials say
FDLE is one among other law enforcement agencies expected to be awarded $9000,000 in grants to combat human trafficking.
Fugitive accused of escaping Puerto Rico prison 40 years ago arrested in Florida, cops say
Jorge Milla-Valdes was serving a robbery sentence when he escaped prison in 1987, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s ...
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Missing Child Alert canceled for Tampa teen that made concerning statements: TPD
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) issued an alert for Joshua Hill, 15. Hill was last seen on Sunday near the 4500th block of Wishard Boulevard in Tampa.
Florida sheriff partners with ICE to nab illegal migrants in plain sight
A Florida sheriff worked with federal immigration authorities to arrest an illegal migrant from Guatemala at a traffic stop.
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Two Florida state agencies announce new tools for combating human trafficking
Two state agencies are working to identify kids vulnerable to sex trafficking before they’re victimized. The Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement ...
Florida to consider statewide 'animal abuser registry' following Molly's Law in Marion County
A Marion County woman is advocating for a statewide animal abuser registry, inspired by her adopted dog, Molly, and the success of a local registry.
Missing 15-year-old found safe, police say
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Police have found the 15-year-old boy from Tampa who went missing on Sunday. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Joshua Hill was last seen in the area of the ...