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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orange County Public Schools monitoring student homeless numbers, collecting donations for students in need
Just three months into the school year, OCPS leaders say student homeless numbers are on par with where the district ended last year. OCPS says it’s working to provide physical support through donations of clothes and shoes and also trying to help students mentally cope with it all.
Just three months into the school year, OCPS leaders say student homeless numbers are on par with where the district ended last year. OCPS says it’s working to provide physical support through donations of clothes and shoes and also trying to help students mentally cope with it all.
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
Alabama police chief offers 'sincerest apology' after officer's 'homeless quilt' Facebook post
In the post, two officers are shown with attached cardboard signs, apparently confiscated from homeless individuals panhandling for money.
In the post, two officers are shown with attached cardboard signs, apparently confiscated from homeless individuals panhandling for money.