A manager at a Winter Haven restaurant was arrested on Friday and is being accused of attempting to have a "sexual encounter" ...

A Winter Haven man faces multiple charges, including human trafficking, after allegedly attempting to pay for a sexual ...

Undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Matthew Rafferty of Winter Haven after he arranged and ...

Polk County deputies say suspect responded to fake ad, agreed to pay for encounter.

Layered representations on TV that expose kids to people and experiences they may not see or have access to otherwise are an ...

A conversation with a trash man turned sociologist about our dangerous waste problem and the heroics that hides it ...

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According to Beety, advancements in science prompted him to change his opinion and testify on Shelby’s behalf at a ...

"They are legitimizing hate and discrimination against a highly vulnerable group. Words from those in power carry weight and ...

This is the third in a series focused on recognizing and changing abusive behavior. [See Why Some Victims of Child Abuse Repeat what was Done to Them and Recognizing Abusive Patterns: A Guide to ...

Netflix's new documentary 'Maternal Instinct' digs into a horrific type of crime ...

Some kids fight every "demand." The "Big 5" and personality science may explain why—and what that means for treatment.