Riviera Beach sees major drop in homelessness thanks to new police-led team approach

Riviera Beach sees major drop in homelessness thanks to new police-led team approach

A bold new approach to homelessness in Riviera Beach is showing resultsand fast. The number of unsheltered individuals in the city has dropped by more than half in just one year, thanks to a collaborative initiative between law enforcement, health workers, and community partners.According to Palm Beach County's 2025 Point-in-Time Count, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Riviera Beach fell from 236 in 2024 to just 107 this year.WA…