The city of Kissimmee and Orange County both approved no-camping ordinances on Tuesday, joining other municipalities in complying with new state requirements to address homelessness.In Kissimmee, the ordinance passed with a 4-1 vote.“This is in concert with the Senate bill that went into effect Jan. 1,” a city official said. “It establishes the penalties and allows enforcement of this particular state statute.”Earlier in the day, the Orange Coun…

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Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to comply with a new state law that would prohibit public overnight camping on county land.

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A lopsided majority of the Orange County Commission on Tuesday approved a camping ban on public property — a requirement to comply with a new state law many critics say criminalizes homelessness. The commission passed the ordinance 4-2, with Commissioner Nicole Wilson absent. The dissenting votes came from Commissioners Kelly Semrad and Maribel Gomez Cordero. Mayor Jerry Demings, who voted in favor, urged other commissioners to support it. “We a…

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The change was made to comply with the new state law that bans public camping and sleeping.

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Orange County leaders approved the banning of overnight camping in public. FX 35's Manny Martinez says Orlando doesn't plan on criminalizing those who violate the law.

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Of the number of new Florida laws passed during the 2024 Legislative session that went into effect Jan. 1, one of the most controversial statewide is House Bill 1365.

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The City of Kissimmee Commissioners voted 4-1 on Tuesday in favor of a no-camping ordinance, joining other municipalities in complying with the State of Florida’s HB 1365. The new state law, which went into effect on January 1, prohibits homeless individuals from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and parks, instead requiring them to be placed in temporary shelters monitored by law enforcement agencies. Kissimmee’s decision mirrors similar acti…

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ORLANDO, Florida . – In the midst of the low temperatures in Orlando, Orange County commissioners voted in favour (4-2) so that homeless people cannot stay overnight in public spaces. The vote responds to state law, which came into force last week, which prohibits public camps for those without a permanent home. Those who violate the law may be fined up to $500 or imprisoned for up to 60 days. However, despite the fact that it is a state law, th…

ORLANDO, Florida . – En medio de las bajas temperaturas en Orlando, los comisionados del condado Orange votaron a favor (4-2) para que las personas sin hogar no puedan pernoctar en espacios públicos. La votación responde a la ley estatal, que entró en vigor la pasada semana, que prohíbe los campamentos públicos a quienes carecen de un hogar permanente. Quienes violen la ley, pudiera ser multados con hasta $500 o ser encarcelados por un periodo d…

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Orange County’s Board of Commissioners has officially enacted an ordinance banning public sleeping, aligning the county with Florida’s House Bill 1365. This measure has sparked a heated debate between proponents citing legal compliance and critics calling it an attack on the homeless community. What You Need to Know: The Decision: Orange County commissioners voted 4-2

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Editor’s note: This story is being re-published with permission from The Wichita Eagle through the Wichita Journalism Collaborative. Some Wichita City Council members made a last-ditch effort Tuesday to prevent a revised ordinance for stronger […] The post Wichita to begin stronger enforcement of illegal camping law despite concerns from some appeared first on KLC Journal - A Civic Issues Magazine from the Kansas Leadership Center

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