Homelessness

Federal officials say the United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country.

The Miami-Dade County Commission passed an agreement with the city of Miami Beach on Wednesday to fund the Homeless Trust.

Miami-Dade Commission voted on a ban on single-use plastics and on funding for the Homeless Trust. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

A staggering third of LGBTQ+ youth reported experiencing homelessness or housing instability. That number is even higher for transgender youth. 

Kicked out of the house, on the streets, and homeless – unfortunately, that’s the reality and experience of way too many youths who are transgender. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola spoke to 18-year-old Aaliyah King, who was kicked out of her home because of her gender identity.

Miami Beach city commissioners voted on a plan to address homelessness in Miami-Dade County.

Miami Beach city commissioners voted unanimously to provide $10 over the next two years to the county and the Homeless Trust.

The Miami-Dade County Commission demanded that Miami Beach should contribute $10 million to make up for what Referendum 8 would’ve raised had it passed.

The Miami-Dade County Commission demanded that Miami Beach should contribute $10 million to make up for what Referendum 8 would’ve raised had it passed. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

Now that the new state law has taken effect, banning sleeping on public property, anyone who does so can be arrested, and everyone who works with the homeless in South Florida is bracing for this new reality. 

Homeless advocates are bracing for the impact of the new state law that ban sleeping in public places. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

On Oct. 1, state law HB 1365, which cracks down on homelessness, will go into effect.

Starting Oct. 1, a new state law that prohibits sleeping on the streets, sidewalks and parks goes into effect. This has local cities working furiously to find solutions.

Under a new state law that bans public sleeping, residents and business owners can file civil lawsuits against local governments that allow sleeping or camping on public property. NBC6’s Hatzel Vela reports

Ana Cuervo takes a look at some programs that open up a world of opportunities for those who are homeless.

Broward County officials grapple to comply with the new state law that bans public sleeping on streets, sidewalks and parks. NBC6’s Hatzel Vela reports

Nearly three dozen new state laws will take effect Oct. 1, including a measure that will prohibit people from sleeping outside. Ana Cuervo shows us how Miami-Dade County is getting ready to enforce this law and the impact it could have on those experiencing homelessness.

As the City of Miami Beach ramped up efforts to help the homeless population on Thursday, citing the extreme heat as a major concern, Roberto Morales answered the call.

The goal is to connect those on the streets to resources to help them stay safe in the heat. NBC6’s Bri Buckley reports.

Homelessness is at the top of the agenda for candidates in mayoral races across the U.S. West. But they differ on whether it’s OK to clear encampments that have spread as the crisis has deepened and how much to rely on temporary housing.