This free bus helps Florida city’s homeless. But it’s running out of money

The Rotary Connection can serve as a model for free homeless bus routes in other South Florida cities, Smyth said, but it’s ...

Is Winter Haven the new battleground for Florida's treatment of homeless?

As Winter Haven denies that it's violating Florida's public camping law, the state attorney general said this week, ...
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AG Uthmeier on Florida's camping ban law: 'Homelessness is not permitted'

"Homelessness, or the state of unhoused, is not in and of itself a crime," an attorney for Winter Haven wrote in response to ...
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Florida Attorney General sends violation notice to Winter Haven over homeless public sleeping complaints

The Florida Attorney General’s Office sent a notice of violation to the City of Winter Haven accusing the city of violating ...
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Florida’s seniors are becoming homeless at an increasingly rapid rate — what experts say is behind this alarming trend

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, ...
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How would you feel about a homeless shelter where you live? Central Florida leaders respond

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ask anyone working to reduce homelessness in Central Florida, and they’ll tell you: the pushback can be almost as tough as the problem. Last year, plans to take an old Orange ...
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Homeless organizations note uptick in homeless families living in cars

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 ...
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With homelessness rising, new federal rules could benefit states that take tougher approaches

As the housing shortage pushes more Americans into homelessness for the first time, the Trump administration wants to focus federal housing aid on mental health treatment and enforcement against ...

Florida Attorney General flags Winter Haven for complaints of homeless public camping, sleeping

The Florida Attorney General’s Office is raising concerns that the City of Winter Haven may be violating state law related to ...