Ocoee steps up arrests of homeless people for sleeping outside
Read full article: Ocoee steps up arrests of homeless people for sleeping outsideOcoee Police appear to be stepping up arrests of people who are homeless and sleeping outside. Five people, mainly white men in their mid-fifties, were arrested between Aug. 28 and Sept. 17, Vox Populi reports.
Sunscreen, fruit, clothes needed for homeless people amid weekend heat. How you can help
Read full article: Sunscreen, fruit, clothes needed for homeless people amid weekend heat. How you can helpNews 6 meteorologists are expecting temperatures in the high 90s, with feels-like temperatures stretching into the triple digits. Organizations that help people experiencing homelessness are looking for cooling supplies. Here’s how you can help.
Trump budget plan threatens key money to Central Florida’s homelessness fight, advocates say
Read full article: Trump budget plan threatens key money to Central Florida’s homelessness fight, advocates sayThe Trump Administration is aiming to transform how homeless services are funded by slashing budgets, distributing money to states instead of local agencies, and ending a program that houses previously unsheltered people with disabilities
‘A lot of misunderstanding:’ Debunking 8 myths about homelessness in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘A lot of misunderstanding:’ Debunking 8 myths about homelessness in Central FloridaMost people who are homeless don't work, are dangerous, and drug addicts, so goes common belief. But the reasons for homelessness in Central Florida may surprise you. What local advocates want you to know.
Central Florida lagging in solutions for its homeless population
Read full article: Central Florida lagging in solutions for its homeless populationLast week’s release of the annual point-in-time count made the challenge abundantly clear: Central Florida still doesn’t have enough ways to house its vast numbers of homeless residents. And a new law banning public camping is making harder to know who needs help.
Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless shelters
Read full article: Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless sheltersThe Orlando City Council unanimously approved a plan Monday to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two Greyhound buses into overnight shelters.
Kissimmee, Orange County pass no-camping ordinances following state law
Read full article: Kissimmee, Orange County pass no-camping ordinances following state lawThe city of Kissimmee and Orange County both approved no-camping ordinances on Tuesday, joining other municipalities in complying with new state requirements to address homelessness.
Orange County opens warming center as officials address homelessness legislation
Read full article: Orange County opens warming center as officials address homelessness legislationWith cold weather in the forecast, the South Econ Recreation Center gym has been opened as a warming center for those in need.
Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in public
Read full article: Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in publicA University of Central Florida researcher claims the homeless population in downtown Orlando already faced a rising number of arrests ahead of a new state law that will ban sleeping on public property.
Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters
Read full article: Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few startersTommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups.
Orlando ordinance would fine or jail people for blocking the sidewalk
Read full article: Orlando ordinance would fine or jail people for blocking the sidewalkOrlando city commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday that would allow police officers to take immediate action against anyone who intentionally blocks a sidewalk and refuses to move.
Here’s how Orlando leaders are working to address homelessness
Read full article: Here’s how Orlando leaders are working to address homelessnessCentral Florida is known as a top tourist destination in the world, but if you pull back the curtains and look a little closer, you'll also find one of the worst affordable housing crises in the country.
Jones plays like $40 million man for Giants, No. 1 overall Young shows flashes for Panthers
Read full article: Jones plays like $40 million man for Giants, No. 1 overall Young shows flashes for PanthersDaniel Jones completed 8 of 9 passes and threw a touchdown pass to cap a near-perfect performance in leading the New York Giants to a 21-19 victory over Carolina and improving No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young on Friday night.
‘Dangerous combination:’ Extreme heat hits homeless populations hard in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Dangerous combination:’ Extreme heat hits homeless populations hard in Central FloridaThe extreme heat in Central Florida has been hard to ignore for the past couple of weeks. While some people have the luxury of cooling off in an air-conditioned home, others have no escape.
Facing possible eviction? Here’s where you can find help in Central Florida
Read full article: Facing possible eviction? Here’s where you can find help in Central FloridaSix weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the moratorium on evictions, Central Florida deputies are starting to serve more notices to vacate to renters behind on their rent.
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SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21
Read full article: SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21Steve Sarkisian has yet to make his debut in the Big 12, but the new Texas coach was asked on Thursday to ponder life in his next league, the Southeastern Conference.
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No. 5 Texas A&M makes last CFP case in 34-13 win over Vols
Read full article: No. 5 Texas A&M makes last CFP case in 34-13 win over Vols5 Texas A&M closed its case for inclusion in the College Football Playoff by mauling Tennessee by three touchdowns. Texas A&M, ranked third in the nation in third-down conversion percentage (55%), didn't punt in the first half. Texas A&M's advantage went to 17-7 when the Aggies turned a Bailey fumble into a 23-yard field goal by Seth Small. Tennessee: After the second game of the season, the Vols were tied with Notre Dame for the longest winning streak among FBS teams. A victory over winless Vanderbilt ended the skid, but the loss to Texas A&M ended the regular season on a sour note.
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No. 6 Florida runs past Tennessee 31-19
Read full article: No. 6 Florida runs past Tennessee 31-19Kyle Trask threw for 433 yards and four touchdowns, and the Gators beat Tennessee 31-19 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the SEC championship game. “It felt like they threw on every snap.”Playing with a depleted roster, Tennessee (2-6) dropped its sixth consecutive game. Florida stretched a 10-point halftime advantage to 24-7 with a 75-yard drive capped by an 8-yard pass from Trask to Trevon Grimes. “I think they did a great job — Tennessee — throughout the game of giving us some different looks," Trask said. The Tennessee defense stiffened and forced the Gators into a field goal attempt from 53 yards.
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