In the Sunshine State, a law banning homeless people from sleeping on public property — including streets, parks, and sidewalks — takes effect on Tuesday, months after being signed into law. The bill was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov.

Florida enacted a law on Tuesday that prohibits homeless people from camping on city streets, sidewalks and public parks.

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,

Among the crowds of people shopping and dining along Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, are people like John Kavanaugh.

Thirty-four new laws take effect Tuesday, Oct. 1, with increased penalties for a range of activities including sleeping in public.

T hirty-four new state laws take effect this October First, including one banning the homeless from sleeping in public spaces after sundown. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis s