Florida homeless, "Margaritaville" laws to take effect
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
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34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
A compound for homeless residents, complete with a generator, tarps and discarded furniture is located in a wooded area off Blount Road north of Copans Road.
Miami-Dade County has approved a project that would get hundreds of homeless seniors off the street.
Miami police are appealing for the public's help after they say a woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver and rushed to the Ryder Trauma Center.
Miami Beach Police, Fire Rescue and Homeless Outreach helping those experiencing homelessness one person at a time
Relief may be on the way for people in Miami Beach who are going through homelessness.
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner announces program to help the homeless.
Edmund McFarley, once a homeless man, has transformed his life.
County workers combed Miami International Airport to find and relocate people living there without permission.
After a teenager was nearly stabbed to death at MIA over the weekend, the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust is stepping in to help.
The ruling came after Florida lawmakers passed a controversial measure that will prevent cities and counties from allowing people to sleep on public property, including at public buildings and in public rights of way.
The Panthers donate leftover food from games and events, it goes to feed those experiencing homelessness, and makes Miami Proud
Matthew Popp is hoping to motivate people struggling with homelessness at Fort Lauderdale Community Court.
Matthew Popp is hoping to motivate people struggling with homelessness at Fort Lauderdale Community Court.
In 2018 a federal appeals court decided that Boise, Idaho's camping ban – used to deter the homeless from sleeping on the streets – was "cruel and unusual punishment." Grants Pass, Oregon, has now challenged that argument before the Supreme Court.
The fatal attack happened at Marathon Community Park on Saturday.
Francky Pierre-Paul, Founder and CEO of A Different Shade of Love, talks about how his organization is helping the homeless.
On October 1st a new state law goes into effect banning people from sleeping in public spaces.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis wants to use the old BSO jail known as "The Stockade" as a shelter, but the county is opposed.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis wants to use the old BSO jail known as "The Stockade" as a shelter, but the county is opposed.
Encampments would be created if local homeless shelters reach maximum capacity
Despite the circumstances, police stated the incident is believed to be isolated and not considered a hate crime.
A controversial proposal designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places while requiring local governments to address the issue is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Bills seek to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced initiatives to help Miami Beach with Spring Break and vowed state would not become like San Francisco with their homeless situation.
