A recent arrest in Flagler County underscores how online predators are evolving their methods to target children beyond traditional social media platforms.

When asked directly about predators on Roblox, Baszucki said, “We think of it not necessarily just as a problem but an opportunity as well. How do we allow young people to build, communicate, and hang ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A new Pinellas County partnership aimed at protecting children from online predators is being described as “historic,” bringing together law enforcement, schools and ...

Gaming and social media platforms could soon be required to comply with stricter child protection laws in New York state, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Exploited Children's Division Lauren Coffren speaks ...

New York teens could soon see stronger protections from online predators and harmful AI tools, along with expanded mental health training in schools. Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled new proposals aimed at ...

RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On Thursday, Raymondville police arrested Christian Tijerina, who now faces 15 counts of possession of child pornography. Authorities were called to Tijerina’s ...

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla — Parents often say, “This could never happen to my child,” but undercover detectives, and even a convicted offender, are showing exactly how predators operate online and in person.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A network of online predators known as 764 recruits, grooms and extorts minors — particularly girls struggling ...

NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, Fla. — It takes one tiny dot — one period — for a child predator to slip into your child’s online world. Experts say that’s all it can take for someone to impersonate your ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A multi-state and international investigation has led to a 20-year prison sentence for an Ohio man who exploited children online, including a 13-year-old girl in the Houston ...