New Florida law puts measures in place to protect first responders from fentanyl exposure
The fentanyl epidemic continues to grow in our community. A new state law went into effect Tuesday, that could help protect first responders against second-hand contact with the deadly drug. For more News,
How Miami will respond to new Florida homelessness law
Sleeping in public places is now illegal across Florida. A new state law targeting residents experiencing homelessness takes effect Tuesday. Why it matters: Supporters say public camping creates safety and quality of life issues,
Florida's new homeless law goes into effect
Among the crowds of people shopping and dining along Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, are people like John Kavanaugh.
New Florida laws impact homeless population, homeowners with flood damage
Other measures include creating a license plate for Parrot Heads living the life of the late singer Jimmy Buffett and flood disclosure requirements for home buyers. In all, 34 laws that passed during the 2024 legislative session are now in effect,
‘No one wants to be arrested for being homeless’: Encampment ban takes effect in Florida
Florida could be arrested. This is after the new homeless encampment ban went into effect. Now, local organizations across our area are bracing for an expected influx as Orange County prepares to enforce the new law.
It’s now illegal to sleep in public in Florida. What happens to Miami’s homeless?
Public camping is outlawed in Florida as of Tuesday, Oct. 1. Homeless people and local governments alike are trying to figure out what’s next.
Florida's Strict Homeless Law Goes Into Effect
Florida enacted a law on Tuesday that prohibits homeless people from camping on city streets, sidewalks and public parks.
Federal appeals court to consider Florida's drag show law
A federal appeals court next week will hear arguments about a 2023 Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending ...
Florida enacts tough law to get homeless off the streets, leaving cities and counties scrambling
Florida has a tough new law aimed at getting the homeless off the streets. Under a statute that took effect Tuesday, it is ...
A Florida Judge Blocked a Newspaper from Publishing Video of a Jail Death
A Florida newspaper reports that video of a mentally ill man's violent death in a county jail contradicts the sheriff ...
Law combatting nonconsensual GPS tracking takes effect in Florida
Senate Bill 758, which makes using a tracking device without the person’s knowledge a felony charge, became law Tuesday.
Judge refuses to block Florida’s website on abortion amendment
The judge said Floridians Protecting Freedom had not established legal standing to challenge the disputed information.
Former Florida Judge Backs Supreme Court Changes
The Supreme Court faces mounting pressure over accusations of ethics violations, primarily aimed at Clarence Thomas and ...
New law that bans sleeping and camping in public goes into effect in Florida
Pensacola, Fla. ( WALA) - House Bill 1365 prohibits sleeping or camping in public places throughout the state of Florida.