DeSantis discusses tackling growing homeless population during Miami Beach stop – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – During a South Florida stop, Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about tackling the growing homeless population in some areas.

7News cameras on Monday captured DeSantis speaking at a news conference at a venue on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach.

DeSantis told the crowd that Florida will continue to be a “Law and Order” state, and plans to work with the Legislature. He also specifically mentioned House Bill 1365, which would make unauthorized public camping illegal.

This refers to people putting up tents on streets, along sidewalks and parks where camping is not allowed.

“My bottom line is this; people that live in Miami Beach, people that live anywhere in the state of Florida, I take it as like kind of the dad test. Can I just take my kids and just walk down the street?” DeSantis said. “You should be able to do that at every place without having to worry about homeless or being accosted by somebody. So I think these protections will be very good for Floridians. It will ensure that we don’t see any part of our state descend into the madness that you see in places like San Francisco, New York City or Seattle.”

DeSantis also talked about more financial support from the state for municipalities that need more help for sheltering the homeless population and help with mental health services.

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