City receives the 2025 Hope Award Trailblazer honor

Published on June 03, 2025

Written by the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking

The City of Port St. Lucie received the 2025 Hope Award Trailblazer honor for becoming the first municipality to join and complete the Attorney General’s 100 Percent Club—demonstrating a citywide commitment to training employees to recognize and report human trafficking.

“We’re proud to lead by example and equip every employee with the tools to be vigilant,” said City of Port St. Lucie Councilman Anthony Bonna. “Stopping trafficking begins with awareness and action in every corner of the community. City employees are on the front lines every day, from parks to public works, and they are in a unique position to spot red flags and save lives.”

The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking works year-round to raise awareness, educate the public, and support evidence-based strategies to prevent and combat human trafficking across the state. Funds raised during the event will directly support innovative technology grants for law enforcement and statewide education and training. To learn more or support the mission, visit floridaallianceendht.com.

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