Mixed reactions to controversial Florida bill banning people who are homeless from sleeping in public places
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday making it illegal for unhoused people to sleep overnight in public places, people without homes are left questioning what’s…
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Homeless aid group suing Jacksonville over panhandling law
The City Council changed Jacksonville’s traffic code in February 2023 to forbid “any physical interaction between a pedestrian and an occupant of a motor vehicle.” JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A homelessness…
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First Coast No More Homeless Pets aims to increase low-cost vet care with $1.1M grant from PetSmart
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local furry friends and their owners in need are set to receive $1.1 million worth of veterinary relief. First Coast No More Homeless Pets is receiving the…
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Formerly homeless and jailed, 8 Jacksonvillians now have jobs, housing, and hope
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness in Jacksonville — and saving taxpayers money at the same…
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Donations requested for Christmas party for homeless veterans
Public asked to donate items to be given to homeless veterans in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Clara White Mission is asking for the community’s support to make sure that…
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‘We’re homeless again’, Jacksonville mom unable to find affordable housing; she’s not alone
Jamilya Henderson says she and two of her teenage daughters are sleeping in three-hour intervals on a relative’s couch while they search for affordable housing. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville…
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Jacksonville Beach students serve Thanksgiving meal to homeless community
“We’re all part of the beach community together, we’re all here to help” The Thanksgiving dinner fed residents living at the Mission House. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — High School students…
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Demand rises to help growing homeless population in St. Johns
Organizations are trying to fundraise to better serve the homeless population boom. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — Debi Redding stood on the five-acre campus of the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns…
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Mayor Deegan highlights city’s Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Donna Deegan and Harrison Conyers, Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Services for the City of Jacksonville, will hold a news conference on Thursday to highlight…
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Sulzbacher Transformations event homeless in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s an anchor for many people in need in our community. Sulzbacher provides opportunities for some of our unhoused neighbors in Jacksonville to achieve a better life…
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