Jon Bon Jovi slammed by NJ mayor for turning town into ‘ground zero’ for homeless
Jon Bon Jovi’s soup kitchen is causing more issues than it's solving, in the opinion of Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick.
Volusia County deputies clear homeless camp after attempted murder last week
Volusia County deputies said a group of homeless people squatting on private wooded property, where an attempted murder recently happened, have until next Friday to move out.
Orlando scraps SoDo homeless shelter plan after community backlash
Orlando officials have canceled plans for a homeless shelter in the SoDo District after strong community opposition.
Residents express concerns over SODO homeless shelter plans
Some residents are pushing back against a proposed homeless shelter in the SODO area of Orlando. Last night, dozens of people voiced their concerns at a meeting, despite the topic not even being on the meeting's agenda.
Residents worry of homeless camp conditions, help to clean up
Some homeowners in palm Bay are worried about the conditions of homeless camps in their area. A few neighbors have even taken matters into their own hands. They recently helped to clean up a camp themselves.
Local charity proposes homeless shelter on wheels
Buses could soon be driving around to offer the homeless a safe place to sleep. The City of Orlando is considering the idea right now, alongside the Christian Service Center.
Space Coast cities tackle growing homelessness with bold measures
Cities across Florida’s Space Coast, particularly Palm Bay and Melbourne, are actively addressing the rise of homeless camps in vacant lots.
Orlando considers mobile shelters on converted buses to tackle homelessness crisis
A local homeless outreach group, in collaboration with the City of Orlando, is proposing an innovative solution to address homelessness.
Orlando residents create website to oppose proposed homeless shelter
There’s now an entire website dedicated to the fight against a proposed homeless shelter in the South-of-Downtown District in Orlando.
Orange County, Kissimmee approve bans on public camping, sleeping
Communities in Central Florida, including Orange County and the City of Kissimmee, are moving forward with measures to comply with a new state law banning street sleeping.
Central Florida's homeless population fearful of expanded law banning public sleeping
There are thousands of people in Central Florida experiencing homelessness, and even more on the brink of becoming homeless. Now, all of their lives just got more complicated.
New state law not deterring homeless camping in Melbourne, residents say
Public camping is now illegal in Florida, but some residents say the new state law hasn’t done much to clean up homeless camps on the Space Coast.
Veteran homelessness persists as thousands struggle to find stable housing
Homelessness remains a major challenge for U.S. veterans, leaving thousands without stable housing. Among them is 76-year-old Vietnam veteran Michael Smith.
Orlando takes steps forward in plan for new 300-bed shelter in SoDo neighborhood
Orlando’s City Council has decided to take the first steps toward a possible new homeless shelter.
Florida law banning public sleeping now in effect, leaving some homeless in the lurch
A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.
Orlando considers $7.5 million investment for shelter to address homelessness
The City of Orlando is exploring a solution to its growing homeless crisis with a proposal to lease a 21,000-square-foot building on West Washington St. to serve as an "Open Access Shelter."
Newsom issues executive order to remove all homeless encampments in California
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
Orange County faces financial strain as new homelessness law looms
Orange County leaders are grappling with the financial implications of House Bill 1365, set to take effect in October. The new law mandates that counties and cities prevent people from camping and sleeping in public spaces, instead providing designated areas for the homeless.
Melbourne clears out 17 tons of trash from huge homeless camp
In one week, the city of Melbourne cleaned up 17 tons of trash at a huge homeless camp.
Florida homeless camping bill sparks disagreement from mayors: 'We know how to solve this problem'
Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff said a bill sitting on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk to ban camping in public is unfair. DeSantis could sign off on a crackdown on public camping any day now. He backed the bill, and both state legislature chambers gave it the green light.