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Orange County adopts public camping ban to comply with state law some say criminalizes homelessness
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.
Orange County leaders vote to comply with a new state law outlawing camping overnight
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to comply with a new state law that would prohibit public overnight camping on county land.
Orange County, Kissimmee approve bans on public camping, sleeping
Communities in Central Florida, including Orange County and the City of Kissimmee, are moving forward with measures to comply with a new state law banning street sleeping.
Orange County votes to enact an ordinance banning public sleeping
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County’s board of commissioners approved a motion that will enact changes to comply with the state’s homelessness law, House Bill 1365. The ordinance deems it illegal for people to sleep or camp in public places overnight.
Orange County commissioners to hold public hearing on local homeless encampment ban next week
This upcoming Tuesday, Jan. 7, Orange County commissioners could follow the path of elected leaders in other neighboring municipalities like Windermere, Ocoee, Winter Park and Winter Garden that have formally banned public encampment — pointing to the new state law as the reason for why it is necessary.
Central Florida's homeless population fearful of expanded law banning public sleeping
There are thousands of people in Central Florida experiencing homelessness, and even more on the brink of becoming homeless. Now, all of their lives just got more complicated.
Orange County passes ban on overnight camping on public land
Orange County commissioners voted 4 to 2 to ban overnight camping on county land to follow a new state law. The meeting itself lasted about an hour and a half. In a nutshell, the ordinance allows police to make arrests,
Orange County approves local law prohibiting sleeping on public property
The law is meant to help the county remain in compliance with a new statewide law that similarly prohibits sleeping on public property.
Sarmiento’s plan for the homeless is a clever approach
Sarmiento proposed spending $150,000 to provide emergency vouchers to homeless children and families during cold weather.
As temperatures drop, advocates say East Orange County’s vulnerable have nowhere to go
The county is opening two temporary shelters located at the South Econ Recreation Center Gym and the Barnett Park Recreation ...
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Mailbag: There’s a dearth of winter shelters for Orange County’s homeless
Pilot and TimesOC readers share their thoughts about local news and events. This week topics range from homelessness to how two newly-constituted city councils should operate.
Central Florida expands shelter access amid chill
Central Florida government officials and nonprofits will expand access to shelters ahead of unusually cold temperatures this ...
Hot meals provided at warming centers amid cold weather in Orange County
As temperatures drop, Orange County community partners are stepping up to provide warmth and nourishment for those in need.
Deadline has passed for county, cities to use federal COVID relief aid, here’s some of how communities benefited
Local governments had until the end of the year to use millions in federal relief dollars received during the height of the ...