In the Sunshine State, a law banning homeless people from sleeping on public property — including streets, parks, and sidewalks — takes effect on Tuesday, months after being signed into law. The bill was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov.

Florida has a tough new law aimed at getting the homeless off the streets. Under a statute that took effect Tuesday, it is now illegal in Florida to sleep on sidewalks, in parks, on beaches or in other public spaces.

Florida enacted a law on Tuesday that prohibits homeless people from camping on city streets, sidewalks and public parks.

A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.

Sleeping in public places is now illegal across Florida. A new state law targeting residents experiencing homelessness takes effect Tuesday. Why it matters: Supporters say public camping creates safety and quality of life issues,

Among the crowds of people shopping and dining along Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, are people like John Kavanaugh.