Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday that bans homeless people from setting up tents or sleeping in public spaces, as he compared the issue of homelessness to the chaos of spring break.

Here’s a quick explainer on the different legal issues that would have to be navigated if this took place.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13186885

The bill had resounding support in Tallahassee, with just four votes against it in the Senate, and 24 opposed in the House.

The Florida Governor has directed more than 250 officers and soldiers to the state's southern coast.

Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/7415498

Letters from readers: Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo continues to be an embarrassment with his latest Rx that people should avoid COVID vaccines.

And other items worth noting across Tampa Bay and the state.

Health officials predict that the variant may be more transmissible or is better at evading immune systems. However, there's no sign so far that JN.1 causes more severe illness than other variants.