Ocala seeks new ways to curb aggressive panhandling after ordinances deemed unconstitutional
OCALA, Fla. — Life is hard for those living on the streets in Ocala. They would say ‘no.’ And then the other person would say, ‘No, please give me some money,’” he said. So the city passed aggressive ordinances to crack down on the behavior, but parts of the ordinances have been determined to be unconstitutional. The city now seeks to repeal portions of the ordinances about where people can ask for money. Guinn said the city will consider other ways to curb panhandling.
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