Miami Beach, FL – August 7, 2024 – Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner announced Operation Summer Relief to address homelessness, sparking controversy. During a press conference last week, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner unveiled Operation Summer Relief, a month-long initiative aimed at preventing people from living on public property during the hottest month of the year. The city plans to collaborate with homeless outreach services, shelters, healthcare providers, and the police to offer support and enforce a ban on public sleeping, with penalties for those who refuse shelter.