Roger Borkum's life went far beyond the word "homeless" — a brother, friend, former World Trade Center worker remembered ...

Jacksonville has suffered chronic homelessness through the last three to four successive mayoral administrations and City Council sessions with no comprehensive or strategic resolutions whatsoever.

With temps dipping into the 30s over the next few days, at least two local shelters are opening their doors to more locals without a place to stay. City Rescue Mission is opening its New Life Inn to ...

Three young suspects, now 13, 17 and 19, are charged in the beating death of homeless Roger Borkum in downtown Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville city leaders are touting a major decrease in the number of unsheltered homeless individuals around our region. New statistics show our region saw a 49 percent drop in ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s now been nearly one year since Florida’s ban on public sleeping and camping officially went into effect, with local legislation creating penalties across Jacksonville.

First Coast No More Homeless Pets has completed an expansion of its Norwood Spay/Neuter Center and Community Clinic in Jacksonville, which was begun last year supported by a $2 million capital ...

Florida’s homeless are now banned from camping or sleeping on public property under a new law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis back in March. The new statute took effect on Tuesday, Oct. 2, with The ...

Beth Mixson, a longtime staff member, has been appointed executive director of Family Promise of Jacksonville. Mixson has served in various roles at the nonprofit since 2012, including development ...