Residents express concerns over SODO homeless shelter plans
Some residents are pushing back against a proposed homeless shelter in the SODO area of Orlando. Last night, dozens of people voiced their concerns at a meeting, despite the topic not even being on the meeting's agenda.
Some residents are pushing back against a proposed homeless shelter in the SODO area of Orlando. Last night, dozens of people voiced their concerns at a meeting, despite the topic not even being on the meeting's agenda.
Residents worry of homeless camp conditions, help to clean up
Some homeowners in palm Bay are worried about the conditions of homeless camps in their area. A few neighbors have even taken matters into their own hands. They recently helped to clean up a camp themselves.
Some homeowners in palm Bay are worried about the conditions of homeless camps in their area. A few neighbors have even taken matters into their own hands. They recently helped to clean up a camp themselves.
Local charity proposes homeless shelter on wheels
Buses could soon be driving around to offer the homeless a safe place to sleep. The City of Orlando is considering the idea right now, alongside the Christian Service Center.
Buses could soon be driving around to offer the homeless a safe place to sleep. The City of Orlando is considering the idea right now, alongside the Christian Service Center.
Central Florida's homeless population fearful of expanded law banning public sleeping
There are thousands of people in Central Florida experiencing homelessness, and even more on the brink of becoming homeless. Now, all of their lives just got more complicated.
There are thousands of people in Central Florida experiencing homelessness, and even more on the brink of becoming homeless. Now, all of their lives just got more complicated.
Veteran homelessness persists as thousands struggle to find stable housing
Homelessness remains a major challenge for U.S. veterans, leaving thousands without stable housing. Among them is 76-year-old Vietnam veteran Michael Smith.
Homelessness remains a major challenge for U.S. veterans, leaving thousands without stable housing. Among them is 76-year-old Vietnam veteran Michael Smith.
Florida law banning public sleeping now in effect, leaving some homeless in the lurch
A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.
A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.