ORLANDO, Fla. — The city of Orlando reports homelessness in Orange County increased by 23% in 2024, versus 2023.
With new state laws and city ordinances now in place prohibiting where homeless people can camp or spend a night, law enforcement is now arresting individuals for violating the ordinance.
Every Saturday night behind the Downtown Orlando Library, Orlando Freeway Ministries picks up homeless people and takes them to their Freeway Orlando Ministries property. Early on in the new year, they say they have seen an uptick in those needing help…