The latest results on an annual census of people experiencing homelessness in a region have shown mixed results for Volusia, Flagler, and Polk counties.
The federal process, known as the Point-In-Time Count, provides a snapshot of the total number of unhoused persons on a given night.
For Polk County, the reported total of individuals battling homelessness is now 804 — this is a more than 7% increase from last year.
The Homeless Coalition of Polk County is in charge of reporting the count and distributing funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the local homeless services centers. Executive Director Bridget Engleman said a series of events in the region have led to this rise…