Homeless

Man injures Miami Beach police officer while on probation for impersonating an officer: Police

A 46-year-old man was armed with a knife and walking in and out of traffic on Saturday morning in Miami Beach, police said.

Felon ‘Skeeter’ faces charges over Miami homeless encampment shooting

Herman Skinner is also known as Jarvis Delons, Leon Jenkins, Tarrod Mason, Williams, and combinations of these names, records show.

Homeless shelter proposal faces opposition in Broward

A proposal to build a homeless shelter in Broward County’s West Oakland Park area is stirring controversy, with residents rallying against what they see as an ill-fitting location.

Camillus House serves the homeless Thanksgiving Day meals

Camillus House served the homeless Thanksgiving Day meals as it has for over six decades.

As homeless camping ban takes effect, Broward mayor’s goal: Enforcing it ‘as humanely as possible’

Starting Tuesday, Florida’s homeless became banned from camping on city streets, sidewalks and parks.

Florida’s new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect Tuesday

In March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law — which goes into effect on Tuesday — also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.