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Miami’s Homeless Face Challenges as Public Sleeping Becomes Illegal in Florida
A new law that went into effect this week has made it illegal to sleep in public across Florida, raising pressing concerns about what will happen to the state's homeless population, particularly in Miami. This controversial move has left many, like Ileana Napoleoni, who has been living on the streets of downtown Miami since early this year, facing even more uncertainty. Napoleoni, who has already lost most of her possessions, including her daughter’s ashes, now fears losing what little freedom she has left.
New Florida law bans those struggling with homelessness from sleeping outdoors
MIAMI - A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness across Florida.House Bill 1365 prohibits camping on streets, sidewalks, and in parks. Cities and counties are required to provide temporary shelter, where individuals experiencing homelessness will receive drug and mental health treatment.CBS News Miami spoke with several people living on the streets of Miami.Mildred Forti, 43, said she and her husband, Miguel Santiago, have been homeless in Miami for several months."To be camping out in public as we are because we can't find a place to live because the money he makes in his...
Florida To Get A New $500 Million Hospital & "600 Or More High Paying Jobs With Benefits"
If you live in Florida, you know that the state's population is increasing. Florida reportedly gained 1,096,680 residents between the 2020 Census and April of 2023. More people means a greater need for services such as health care. And Floridians in Sunrise will be getting a new $500 million dollar hospital that will bring high-paying jobs with it.
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