Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday that “homelessness is not permitted” as he addressed a notice sent to Winter Haven last week alleging violations of a state law that bans overnight camping on public property.
The city responded to the notice on Friday, insisting Winter Haven is in compliance.
The violation notice cited a resident’s complaint accusing the city of letting more and more people reside in parks and on sidewalks and public benches. The notice includes photographs of people sleeping out in the open…