Orlando activists blast city leaders for arrests of homeless people tied to new ordinance

At least 18 people were arrested for obstructing sidewalks from January to August of this year. More than half of those arrested were identified in booking records as homeless.

by McKenna Schueler November 12, 2024July 24, 2025

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What will happen to Central Florida’s homeless during Hurricane Milton? Local nonprofits are on it.

Social service groups launched street outreach teams ahead of the storm to get the word out about weather conditions and local shelters.

by McKenna Schueler October 9, 2024May 26, 2025

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Orlando rents slightly dip this month but remain out of reach for many

About 24 percent of adults identified as homeless across the tri-county region this year were over the age of 50

by McKenna Schueler September 27, 2024May 9, 2025

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Orange County to consider opting out of state law providing tax breaks to housing developers

County leaders would instead craft a local plan specific to development projects for those most in need of affordable housing

by McKenna Schueler September 12, 2024July 26, 2025

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Orlando pauses new homeless shelter initiative hours after proposing the idea

The pause comes after backlash from residents of the neighborhood west of downtown that was slated for the shelter

by McKenna Schueler September 4, 2024May 11, 2025

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Orlando renters need to earn more than $30 an hour to comfortably afford rent, new housing report finds

If you earn less, you’re likely going to find yourself spending 30% or more of your monthly income on housing.

by McKenna Schueler July 1, 2024July 8, 2025

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Housing nonprofit launches new effort to address youth homelessness in Central Florida

The Brighter Days community initiative offers not just housing assistance, but also drop-in centers to help young adults access crucial resources

by McKenna Schueler June 13, 2024July 22, 2025

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The number of unsheltered homeless people in Central Florida has more than doubled, new data shows

The latest data on homelessness in Central Florida shows the region is no longer a place where older adults can retire and live comfortably with dignity.

by McKenna Schueler June 6, 2024May 8, 2025

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Orlando city leaders vote to make it illegal to intentionally block sidewalks

Only commissioner Bakari Burns voted against the ordinance, which critics worry will disproportionately target homeless people

by McKenna Schueler January 9, 2024January 9, 2025

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Anti-homeless ordinance in Orlando up for a final vote by city leaders Monday

A public hearing will be held ahead of the final vote on Monday if you’ve got your own two cents to share

by McKenna Schueler January 5, 2024August 5, 2025

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Orlando quietly advances new anti-homeless ordinance touted as a public safety measure

The anti-homeless ordinance now goes to a public hearing and second vote by Orlando City Council in January

by McKenna Schueler December 13, 2023April 9, 2025

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Landlords can’t legally discriminate against people with housing vouchers in Orange County, but they do it anyway

And due to toothless enforcement systems, it goes largely unchecked

by McKenna Schueler August 25, 2023July 6, 2025

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Central Florida leaders launch $6.7 million initiative to address veteran homelessness

Thanks to new funding from the VA, a beefed-up program will offer housing assistance and other wraparound services for veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness

by McKenna Schueler June 8, 2023January 12, 2025