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.
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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.
South Florida prepares for statewide homeless public sleeping ban: ‘It’s breathing down our necks’
A new state law that bans homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces is set to take effect Tuesday. South Florida cities and counties are preparing for the change.
South Florida’s homeless face uncertainty over new camping ban: ‘There’s nowhere to go’
South Florida's homeless population faces uncertainty as a new law banning camping on city streets, sidewalks, and parks takes effect on Oct. 1.
Apartment building fire displaces 3 kids, 2 adults in Miami-Dade
Two adults and three children needed help from the American Red Cross on Saturday after a four-story apartment building fire in Miami-Dade County.
Florida set to ban homeless from sleeping on public property
Florida will ban thousands of homeless people from setting up camp or sleeping on public property under a bill lawmakers sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who supports the idea.