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A homeless woman was found dead in a clothing donation box in Florida on Friday after she apparently tried to work her way in ...
The Brighter Days Community Initiative was launched last year to help homeless youth in Central Florida find permanent ...
Proponents of a new Florida law prohibiting the homeless from sleeping outside say it will increase quality of life by clearing sidewalks and public places of homeless people who clog up these areas.
Taste! Central Florida is back July 12 with intent to feed Orlando’s children in need through the good works of Second ...
Florida estimates it has about 31,000 homeless people, though advocates say it's likely an undercount. That's a fraction of California and New York, but large majorities in the Legislature said ...
The Florida Department of Health notes the states homeless population was estimated to be about 30,700 in 2023; however, that’s a fraction of the homeless populations compared to other U.S. states.
Opinion: Florida homeless service demands increase despite drop in federal, state funding. The next day, I ran an errand at the local Publix.
Florida’s supply of permanent, subsidized housing for homeless people has increased a mere 3.76% since 2018, despite hundreds of Housing First projects and more than half a billion dollars spent.
Florida's homeless law is now in effect. On Tuesday, sleeping or camping on public property in the state was made illegal, and camping areas must be set up to accommodate the homeless community ...
The new state budget passed on June 30 has some Bay County impacts: Two projects vetoed, tax relief for businesses, and the ...
A key part of Florida's tough new law to get the homeless off the streets is taking effect on Jan. 1 — teeing up potential court battles that center on prohibiting sleeping in public spaces.
Florida homeless students increasing and St. Lucie schools among top 10 highest rates Florida student homelessness rose 21% in 2022-23 school year. DCF says rural counties have highest rates.