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.
Florida House could vote on homeless bill during Friday session
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Bill backed by Gov. DeSantis to address homeless crisis under scrutiny
A new bill proposed to help with Florida's homeless crisis is backed by Governor DeSantis, but is under scrutiny by some homeless advocates.
Homeless have fewer options on where to go, with lack of shelters, bans
In Apopka, Tiffany Miller has found temporary shelter in a tent along State Road 436, facing eviction due to being on private property.
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level, officials say
Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.
'Bad things happen to good people': Central Florida schools report increase in homeless students
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.
California courthouse parking lot turns into homeless encampment with 24/7 security
One of California’s famous wine regions has a government-sanctioned homeless encampment set up near the local courthouse, Fox News Digital has learned.
Homelessness up 15% in Brevard County as advocates work to expand shelters
Homelessness is surging on the Space Coast. New data shows it’s up 15% since last year.
Titusville residents worried about housing project for homeless, mentally unstable
Residents in Titusville, Florida are worried about a new housing development that they believe could have adverse impacts on their neighborhood.
Vermont homeless shelter employee 'butchered' with ax by resident: police
Warning: The details in this story are graphic.
Violent squatters, unsafe living conditions: Residents of Minneapolis apartment building plea for help
Residents at a Minneapolis apartment building are fed up with violent squatters and unresponsive management that are making their building a dangerous place to live — and they want help from the city and the nonprofit that owns the property.
Rental crisis forces Florida nonprofit to expand due to increase in homelessness
Matthew’s Hope in Winter Garden says since the pandemic, they saw a 500% jump in the number of people using their services. Then it all leveled off. Now it’s skyrocketing again all because of the rental crisis.