Florida set to ban homeless from sleeping on public property

Florida bill could ban homeless from sleeping on public property and in parks

A bill going through the state legislature could ban people who are homeless from sleeping on public property or in public parks.With approval from the State Department of Children and Families, counties could specify areas for those who are homeless to camp for up to a year, according to the bill.Lydia Rivera owns a dress shop in Largo and said there are a lot of people who are homeless and sleeping around the businesses on West Bay Drive."It's…

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DeSantis Weigh Harsh Crackdown on Homeless Sleeping in Public

As legislation to prohibit homeless people from sleeping in public arrives at the Florida governor’s desk, he has been taking shots at California’s tent cities.

Public sleeping ban heads to DeSantis' desk

Critics say the measure does little to address the underlying causes of homelessness.

Florida Legislature Reportedly Passes Bill To Prevent Public Homeless Encampments Unauthorized By The State

The Florida Senate passed a bill Tuesday designed to prevent homeless people from camping in public places without authorization from the state government.

Seattle suburb expands public property camping ban amid homeless crisis

(The Center Square) – The Burien City Council on Monday night voted 5-2 to tighten its existing camping ban ordinance by passing an amendment that people can't sleep within 500