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St. Pete’s ‘Firefly Project’ brings showers, behavioral health services to people experiencing homelessness

August 24, 2026

For people experiencing homelessness, finding help can be difficult. For those struggling with complex behavioral health needs, seeking…

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For Sheila Dixon, the streets of West Grove are home | Local News & Updates | The Miami Times

August 12, 2026

For most of the past 20 years, Sheila Dixon has lived on the streets of Coconut Grove, unhoused,…

OOrlando

Pathlight HOME offers free culinary training

August 12, 2026

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A Central Florida program is helping people experiencing homelessness learn culinary skills, earn certifications…

OOrlando

Judge blocks HUD funding changes, housing services waits

August 12, 2026

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A U.S. District Court judge in Rhode Island blocked Housing and Urban Development’s plan…

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School resource centers renovated to support Central Florida students in need

August 3, 2026

SANFORD, Fla. – Days before the start of the school year, newly transformed “needs spaces” are being revealed…

MMiami

Mayor Eileen Higgins should veto change to Miami encampment ban that could worsen homelessness, advocates say

July 30, 2026

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Viral video of Tampa boutique for people experiencing homelessness inspires community to help

July 24, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (WLFA) — A Tampa boutique created for people experiencing homelessness is drawing attention across Tampa Bay…

MMiami

Miami approves ordinance that allows police to arrest individuals sleeping in public after verbal warning

July 24, 2026

The city of Miami commission passed an ordinance Thursday that will allow police officers to arrest individuals sleeping…

TTampa

The C.A.L.I. Project hosts 'Save Our Streets' event in Tampa

July 18, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. — The C.A.L.I. Project held its first “Save Our Streets” block party in Tampa to provide…

OOrlando

Homeless services leaders say demand is outpacing resources in Orange County

July 17, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Samaritan Resource Center says it is feeling “desperate” as it works to end homelessness…

SSt. Petersburg

Boley Centers receives $1M state grant for St. Pete campus

July 14, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boley Centers has received a $1 million state grant to support critical infrastructure improvements…

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July 11, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boley Centers has received a $1 million state grant to support critical infrastructure improvements…