St. Johns County homeless encampment being monitored by sheriff’s office highlights housing issues, leaders say

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A homeless encampment behind Publix on Wildwood Drive is receiving attention from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, highlighting how local organizations and law enforcement are addressing homelessness in the area.

Tents and backpacks line the area, creating a makeshift walkway that leads into the woods on Wildwood Drive.

Judith Dembowski, executive director of St. Augustine Society Inc., shared insights into the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness…

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