Florida officials say 122 children were rescued from 'child predators'

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122 missing, endangered Florida kids rescued in 'Operation Home for the Holidays'

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Florida operation recovers 122 missing children, leading to six arrests, AG James Uthmeier says

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Florida authorities rescue 122 missing children in historic operation, many exploited and abused: officials

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Operation Home for the Holidays: Florida AG James Uthmeier announces 122 missing children rescued

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Operation: Home For The Holidays rescues 122 missing children across Florida

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Operation Home for the Holidays rescued 122 missing children across the state during a two-week period, with officials describing it as one of the largest child-recovery operations in American history.</span

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Operation Home for the Holidays rescued 122 missing children across the state during a two-week period, with officials describing it as one of the largest child-recovery operations in American history.

The operation recovered children from multiple Florida cities, including 57 from Tampa Bay, 14 from Orlando, 22 from Jacksonville and 29 from Fort Myers, with additional recoveries reported in nine other states plus Mexico and Guatemala.</span

The operation recovered children from multiple Florida cities, including 57 from Tampa Bay, 14 from Orlando, 22 from Jacksonville and 29 from Fort Myers, with additional recoveries reported in nine other states plus Mexico and Guatemala.

The rescued children ranged in age from 23 months to 17 years old, with many having experienced various levels of abuse, neglect, exploitation or exposure to criminal activity according to state officials.</span

The rescued children ranged in age from 23 months to 17 years old, with many having experienced various levels of abuse, neglect, exploitation or exposure to criminal activity according to state officials.

Six adults were arrested during the operation on charges ranging from lewd and lascivious conduct to multiple counts of sexual battery, with additional arrests expected as investigations continue according to authorities.</span

Six adults were arrested during the operation on charges ranging from lewd and lascivious conduct to multiple counts of sexual battery, with additional arrests expected as investigations continue according to authorities.

The U.S. Marshals Service led the multi-agency operation, which utilized real-time intelligence and field operations to locate missing children while coordinating with victim advocates and child welfare specialists.</span

The U.S. Marshals Service led the multi-agency operation, which utilized real-time intelligence and field operations to locate missing children while coordinating with victim advocates and child welfare specialists.

Operation Home for the Holidays was developed with emphasis on rapid access to child-focused services, with victim advocates and child welfare specialists providing immediate resources to rescued children upon recovery.</span

Operation Home for the Holidays was developed with emphasis on rapid access to child-focused services, with victim advocates and child welfare specialists providing immediate resources to rescued children upon recovery.

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Florida's massive child rescue operation proves the state's unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable kids from predators. This historic mission saved 122 children from unspeakable abuse and exploitation. Strong leadership and multiagency coordination deliver real results when it matters most.

Florida's massive child rescue operation proves the state's unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable kids from predators. This historic mission saved 122 children from unspeakable abuse and exploitation. Strong leadership and multiagency coordination deliver real results when it matters most.</span

Florida's child rescue operation demonstrates how effective law enforcement becomes under proper federal leadership and coordination. Trump's administration enables agencies to share intelligence faster and hunt predators more efficiently. This success shows what happens when politics takes a backseat to protecting children.

Florida's child rescue operation demonstrates how effective law enforcement becomes under proper federal leadership and coordination. Trump's administration enables agencies to share intelligence faster and hunt predators more efficiently. This success shows what happens when politics takes a backseat to protecting children.</span

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Florida Rescues 122 Missing Children in Historic Operation

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While this is certainly great news, Florida still has issues with child trafficking and maltreatment of child migrants. The state remains among the highest in reported trafficking cases, and ongoing failures in child-welfare oversight raise concerns about whether vulnerable children — including migrant youths — are being adequately protected.

While this is certainly great news, Florida still has issues with child trafficking and maltreatment of child migrants. The state remains among the highest in reported trafficking cases, and ongoing failures in child-welfare oversight raise concerns about whether vulnerable children — including migrant youths — are being adequately protected.

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