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Homeless count in North Central Florida drops to 613, down from 887 last year

The 2026 annual Point-in-Time count recorded 613 people experiencing homelessness across seven North Central Florida counties — Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam, and Union — a significant drop from 887 counted in 2025. Of those surveyed, 414 were staying in shelters and 199 were living on the street. The region has seen a substantial overall decline since 2023, when the count reached 1,006 people.

Sources: WCJB TV20