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

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.

MIAMI - A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness across Florida. House Bill 1365 prohibits camping on streets, sidewalks, and in parks. Cities and counties are required to provide temporary shelter,

As the sun rose Tuesday, Robert Robinson pulled himself from the sidewalk outside Fort Lauderdale’s bus depot. It’s where he’d slept — and become a violator of Florida’s newest law. Under a statute that took effect Tuesday,

A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.