The Florida Attorney General’s Office is raising concerns that the City of Winter Haven may be violating state law related to ...
As more cities impose bans, fines or jail time for adults living on the streets, young people who have been homeless say they ...
Florida has found a new way to criminalize homelessness. A state law that went into effect in October makes it a crime to sleep in public parks, the grounds of public buildings or other public ...
As part of our year-long look at homelessness in Central Florida last year, we asked you all a question: What would be needed ...
TESTING. WE ARE GETTING OUR FIRST REPORT ON HOMELESSNESS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA SINCE A STATE LAW BANNING PUBLIC CAMPING WENT INTO EFFECT. AS WESH TWO’S JUSTIN SCHECKER TELLS US, A NEW SURVEY FOUND MORE ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — As Central Florida continues to grapple with a lack of homeless shelter beds and affordable housing, many homeless organizations say they are noticing a growing number of families ...
For decades, Florida has drawn in newcomers with its promise of sunshine and opportunity. Many envision the Sunshine State as a paradise of endless coastlines and idyllic retirement living. However, ...
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of homeless Americans. How specialized shelters are addressing a gap in care.
With temperatures dropping in parts of South Florida this week starting Tuesday night, local officials activated their cold ...
PEMBROKE, Florida (WPVI) -- A homeless veteran in Florida used his military training to help victims of a car crash. WPLG-TV reports, Travis Wilson says he was a US Navy corpsman, who fell on hard ...
Greg Smith gave an update on his Facebook page about his friend Amy Jo. Greg Smith, of Orlando, Florida, helped a homeless woman he refers to as Amy Jo find a place to stay. Courtesy of Greg Smith ...
As more cities impose bans, fines or jail time for adults living on the streets, young people who have been homeless say they ...