Florida lawmakers target 'lewd of lascivious grooming'
Supporters said the bill could help prevent such things as sex trafficking of children
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Supporters said the bill could help prevent such things as sex trafficking of children
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
The list of names could include Epstein's accused co-conspirators and others named in a settled lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell.
Gaetz was accused of violating federal law by paying for sex, including with underage girls
Matt Gaetz was accused of violating federal law by paying for sex, including with women who were younger than 18 years old.
Career federal prosecutors informed witnesses of the decision Wednesday.
The parents of a 1-year-old Deerfield Beach child have been arrested for his death.
A man and a woman are facing serious charges after being accused of traveling to Miami-Dade County with a 17-year-old girl to solicit sex from clients.
A Miami man is facing human trafficking charges -- accused of luring a woman from Arkansas -- then introducing her into a life of prostitution and sex.
A Connecticut man who coerced two women and a girl into selling themselves for sex in Miami during Super Bowl LIV has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
A Connecticut man accused of coercing two women and a teen girl into selling themselves for sex during the Super Bowl in Miami in 2020 was found guilty of sex trafficking by a federal jury in Fort Lauderdale.
Pointing to a "grotesque combination of physical abuse and emotional manipulation," a federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and five life sentences of a South Florida man who forced women, including minors, to work as prostitutes.
Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, a key associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, wants his sentencing delayed so he can keep cooperating in a broader sex trafficking investigation.
Embattled Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, who is under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations, was recently denied a meeting with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, but a Trump spokesman says that's simply not true.
A new report suggests Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid money to an accused sex trafficker, who then gave it to three young women.
An associate of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz who is facing charges in connection to a federal investigation involving sex trafficking is reportedly working on a plea deal.
Embattled U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is under investigation for sex trafficking, is expected to be the keynote speaker at a "Women for America First" event this weekend at the Trump National Doral Miami.
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has denied the allegations that he was involved in sex trafficking.
Two people are now charged in Miami-Dade County for taking part in human trafficking.
A Georgia man accused of sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in South Florida when it hosted Super Bowl LIV has been arrested.
A 17-year-old is under arrest after police accuse him of sex trafficking a minor.
Two Florida women are suing 22 hotels for $100 million, claiming the establishments did nothing to stop sex trafficking.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force announced Friday the results of its sex trafficking operations in South Florida conducted from January 25 through February 2.
Every year millions of people, many of them children, are forced to work as sex slaves.
Florida's Attorney General has called for help from hotel workers, ride-hailing service drivers and security personnel to crack down on an expected rise in sex trafficking during the Super Bowl.
The Broward County Public School Board has approved the adoption of wearable panic button technology.
Advocates and immigrants in South Florida request Biden administration to redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans, shielding many from deportation and enabling legal work in the U.S.
Authorities said the group targeted tourists for their high-end valuables, with one incident involving shots fired at an undercover detective.
A new Florida law taking effect Jan. 1, 2025, requires age verification to visit pornographic platforms.
Ohad Fisherman was named in Florida state charges and is accused of taking part in a 2016 sexual assault.
The Broward County Public School Board has approved the adoption of wearable panic button technology.
Advocates and immigrants in South Florida request Biden administration to redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans, shielding many from deportation and enabling legal work in the U.S.
Authorities said the group targeted tourists for their high-end valuables, with one incident involving shots fired at an undercover detective.
A new Florida law taking effect Jan. 1, 2025, requires age verification to visit pornographic platforms.
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A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
David Rivera is accused of acting as an unregistered agent for the businessman and money laundering.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.