The new Florida law banning people experiencing homelessness from sleeping or camping overnight on public property took effect Tuesday, putting local governments under a time crunch to come up with solutions to avoid being sued. A concern for some is whether the new law means homeless people will be arrested solely for sleeping in public places.
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Angie DiMichele, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 3:30am
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