Florida's law preventing camping in public spaces without a permit is in effect, and some of those experiencing homelessness are considering leaving the state. However, they say it's easier to come into the River City than it is to leave.

Jacksonville’s City Council unanimously approved an amendment that appropriated $137,000 for the Homeward Bound Program, which helps unhoused residents return to their hometowns or reunite with family.

The Jacksonville City Council’s Public Safety Committee will consider Tuesday two bills -- totaling $2.5 million -- that are part of a $10 million budget proposal to help the city comply with a new state law banning sleeping in public spaces.

A Jacksonville organization plans to propose a 5-year program to the Jacksonville City Council to address a new ban that will prevent unhoused people from sleeping outdoors overnight.

The city of Jacksonville is trying to find more housing and local groups are trying to help and state lawmakers are trying to find solutions too.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced he's working with the Florida Legislature to combat homelessness by moving bills through the legislative session.

With one of the largest populations of unhoused residents in the nation, second only to California, the state saw an increase last year of nearly 5,000 in the number of those without homes.

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Homelessness and Affordable Housing was announced by City Council President Ron Salem in October 2023. The group held its first meeting on Monday.

Mayor Donna Deegan and Harrison Conyers, Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Services for the City of Jacksonville, will highlight the work of the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) and recognize two of its participants, on Thursday, November 9.

The CEO of Changing Homelessness said the extra money could get hundreds of people off the streets every year.

The Well shelter is now partially reopening after it closed in April due to an uptick in violence involving homeless people in the area.

St. Augustine has been holding public meetings to get input from the community on how to address unsheltered homelessness. There is also a survey asking where the gaps for service are for those who are unhoused.

President Joe Biden's administration is making a new push to reduce homelessness.

One of the largest agencies serving Duval County’s homeless population will receive a $2.5 million grant from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

More than 300 people in St Johns County are struggling with homelessness.

It’s hard for most people to imagine the uncertainty, stress, fear and fatigue that comes with not knowing where they’ll sleep at night.

That would mean hundreds of thousands of more men, women, and children living on the streets, in tents, shelters, cars, or motels throughout the country. “Families with children are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. Families make up close to 40% of the homeless population. Rajni Shankar-Brown has dedicated her life to changing how people and communities respond to the homeless. “Trying to build resources, ways that families can truly thrive and receive the support they need,” said Shankar-Brown.