Jacksonville expands homeless shelters as cold hits, while enforcing bans on public sleeping.

Homeless shelters in Jacksonville are expanding capacity due to cold temperatures. City Rescue Mission and Sulzbacher are opening additional spaces, with the city approving $1.3 million for 110 new beds by January. Meanwhile, Jacksonville has enforced a public sleeping and camping ban, leading to over 300 warnings and 21 arrests.

November 29, 2024
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