82nd, 101st Airborne send troops to help in Helene recovery efforts – Task & Purpose

Note: Hurricane Milton probably means an increase in public camping in Florida.

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Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces takes effect – Hill

Municipalities are not ready as Florida bans public sleeping, camping – WUSF/NPR

“The act, or House Bill 1365, prohibits counties and cities from allowing people to sleep in public places, citing reasons relating to dangerous, unsanitary, and disruptive conditions. It also mandates municipalities to provide designated zones to shelter people without homes. These encampments or shelters must have restrooms, running water, security, and access to mental health and drug rehab services…

“One notable provision in the legislation is that people and businesses will be able to pursue civil action against municipalities if they fail to place unsheltered people in these state-mandated, designated sites. While the law is now in effect, lawsuits cannot be filed until Jan. 1.”