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Sleeping behind bars – Contributed articles

Winter Park Police to start new program aimed at helping homeless

By Beth Kassab ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 28, 2025

The program relies on a federal grant that was temporarily frozen by the Trump administration this week, but Winter Park said it had planned to move forward anyway

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Kazandra Irizarry is a volunteer, helping to determine how many people in the region are experiencing homelessness.

This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida. Find the collection of stories here.

By Catherine Silver ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 28, 2025

Number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness increased by 86% from 2023 to 2024

Orlando’s plan to reduce homelessness ‘not changing’ due to new law, officials say

By Kendal Asbury ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 27, 2025

The city’s aim to reduce homelessness by 50% by 2027 remains unchanged.

Orlando needs a homeless shelter. Residents, hospital push to keep it out

By Michael Cuglietta ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 26, 2025

Local government in line with state law against sleeping in public—reluctantly

By Ken Jackson ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 9, 2025

Beds, laws, lawsuits: The math of homelessness in Central Florida

By Donovan Myrie ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 7, 2025

Region grapples with homelessness crisis amid new legislation

A homeless encampment along North Vermont Avenue in Lakeland.

Lakeland Leaders: Florida’s Anti-Camping Law Won’t Affect City’s Approach

By Kimberly C. Moore with Lkld Now ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 7, 2025

Police will continue making arrests under a city ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property.

County Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad said she couldn’t vote to comply with a state law that amounted to “cruel and unusual punishment” for unhoused people.

Orange County approves jail for sleeping outdoors, but emphasizes homeless help

By Joe Byrnes ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 7, 2025

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, the Florida law banning sleeping and camping in public will allow people to sue non-compliant municipalities.

Florida law banning sleeping, camping in public now allows people to sue municipalities

By Lillian Hernandez Caraballo Central Florida Public Media ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● January 1, 2025

Ricky Guerrero, front, Jeff Castner, middle, and Mark Jarrett, back, prepare to sleep in their nightly spot on the streets of downtown Orlando on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

Will new year, new law bring new trouble for Orlando’s homeless?

By Ryan Gillespie ● Sleeping behind bars - Contributed articles ● December 23, 2024

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Local Little Libraries Guide

By Makayla Gray, Juergen Boehmer & Jenna Greaves

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January 2, 2025

Now you can find the little libraries dotting Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs, and learn the stories behind them.

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