New Florida law bans those struggling with homelessness
Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in public
A University of Central Florida researcher claims the homeless population in downtown Orlando already faced a rising number of arrests ahead of a new state law that will ban sleeping on public property.
Florida's New Ban on Public Sleeping Raises Alarms for Homelessness Across Orlando and Statewide
Florida's new law criminalizing public sleeping raises concerns for homeless people as arrests in Orlando surge ahead of its enactment.
New Florida law bans those struggling with homelessness from sleeping outdoors
MIAMI - A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness across Florida. House Bill 1365 prohibits camping on streets, sidewalks, and in parks. Cities and counties are required to provide temporary shelter,
Florida’s strict homeless law kicks in Tuesday
A revolution in how Florida handles its homeless starts Tuesday. A new state law will ban people from sleeping on public property, and could force massive changes in how cities and counties respond to the growing unhoused population.
Homelessness, fentanyl, voyeurism, Margaritaville plate: 34 new Florida laws begin Oct. 1
Thirty-four new laws take effect Tuesday, Oct. 1, with increased penalties for a range of activities including sleeping in public.
New Florida law banning homeless from sleeping on public property kicks in Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, it will be illegal for a homeless person to sleep on public property in the state of floridaa law signed by governor desant
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Florida family credits strangers, Disney staff for saving son’s life after he collapsed on ride
A Florida family is expressing gratitude to strangers and Walt Disney World staff who helped save their 5-year-old son after ...
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UCF Football previews upcoming matchup against Florida Gators
This will be UCF’s first trip to The Swamp since 2006. Florida hold a 2-1 all-time series lead, including a 2-0 record in ...
Homeless, ‘Margaritaville’ among new Florida laws taking effect on Oct. 1
Nearly three dozen new state laws will take effect Oct. 1, including a contentious measure that will limit where homeless ...
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Orlando weather: Near-record heat forecast for Central Florida with feels-like temps in triple digits
Near record heat is on the way for our Monday afternoon in Central Florida. Highs will be unseasonably hot, soaring well into ...
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Florida to send rescue resources to North Carolina in aftermath of Helene damage
As cleanup continues in Florida, the DeSantis administration is sending state 'air assets' and satellite earth stations to ...
Hurricane Helene knocks out jet-fuel pipeline for Orlando International Airport
The Central Florida Pipeline, a 110-mile pipeline running from the Port of Tampa to Orlando, is not operating as of 1:50 p.m.
Disney World And Universal Orlando Are Planning Some Closures As Hurricane Helene Approaches Florida
Hurricane Helene is currently on its way to Florida and while the current path of the storm is expected to miss most of ...
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Orlando Weather: Showers and thunderstorms fading as the week comes to a close
Today we will experience a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of showers and storms this afternoon. Expect a high ...
Florida Task Force 2 deployed to Orlando ahead of Helene
MIAMI - Miami Fire Rescue's Florida Task Force 2 is being deployed to central Florida in preparation for the arrival of ...
Will Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld close for Hurricane Helene? What to know before Florida landfall
Going to a theme park? Helene to make landfall in Florida as very large possibly Category 3 hurricane with impacts felt ...
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Florida Democrats voice support for Brightline workers' right to organize
All eight of Florida's Democratic members of the U.S. House affirmed in a statement their support of the workers' right to ...