One year later: Jacksonville enforcement of Florida’s anti-camping law

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One year after Jacksonville’s camping ordinance went into effect, law enforcement and advocates are reflecting on its impact.

The statewide law bans public encampments and sleeping on sidewalks, a move critics say criminalizes homelessness.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says the law, paired with programs like Homeward Bound, has been a game changer for both public safety and connecting homeless individuals with support services…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS