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A new law goes into effect Oct. 1 that prohibits homeless encampments in public spaces and aims to address the problem of homelessness, forcing the City of Gainesville and Alachua County to respond.
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On Thursday, GPD released the bodycam footage of a K9 attack on a homeless woman, following an internal investigation.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places.
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After multiple public records requests and phone calls with the city, no one could confirm the exact number of people who have used the shelter in recent years.
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Gainesville city officials are discussing what to do with what they call houseless people that they are moving off Southeast 4th Place.
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Florida SB 1530 would ban people from sleeping in public spaces. If approved, local governments would be required to create safe areas where people could legally stay.
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Alachua County is struggling with the homeless population in Gainesville. However, the Alachua County Commission proposed to buy the Scottish Inn, a local…
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Family Promise of Gainesville hosted Trunk or Treat on Tuesday for families and children who are experiencing homelessness. Several agencies,…
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Visitors who once enjoyed the sound of gurgling water coming from the outdoor ponds at Gainesville City Hall Plaza may never hear those sounds again.The…