Tag: Homelessness
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Three Ways Orlando Is Failing Its Homeless—And It’s Not What You Think
Homelessness in Orlando is not a hidden problem; it’s a crisis unfolding on our streets, a crisis underscored by a recent 24% single-year spike in the unsheltered population, and a staggering 156% increase over the last three years. In response, city officials have launched high-profile initiatives like “Accelerate Orlando,” promising bold, compassionate, and effective solutions. Read more
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Florida’s 2025-2026 Budget: What Got Left Behind
The Big Picture On June 30, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed off on Florida’s $117.4 billion budget—but the real story lies in what he cut. While the Florida Senate gave the plan a unanimous green light, only Reps. Angie Nixon (D–Jacksonville) and Dotie Joseph (D–North Miami) opposed it in the House. DeSantis then took a Read more