The number of homeless youth in Arizona is growing

Arizona doesn't have the highest youth homeless population in the country, but it saw the largest increase compared to other states.

Texas 7-Eleven store plays classical music to deter homeless population

The owner of a convenience store in Austin, Texas says the goal is to deter homeless individuals from being there and harassing customers. Some customers say they're all for the music, while others are annoyed by it. 

More cleanup underway at 'The Zone' in downtown Phoenix

Cleanup of "The Zone" follows a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU where a judge put restrictions on how the city conducts sweeps and handles personal property.

Judge lays down restrictions as Phoenix resumes homeless camp sweeps

A federal judge has imposed a number of restrictions on Phoenix city officials in relation to the resumption of homeless encampment sweeps.

Man behind unauthorized dinosaur sculptures near 'The Zone' uncovered

It looks like a dinosaur invasion of sorts, as two sculptures of the famous extinct animal showed up in a part of Phoenix that has been blighted by a homelessness problem. The problem is; the sculptures aren't supposed to be there.

City of Phoenix documents identify man who owns unauthorized sculptures that were put up near 'The Zone'
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We now know the name of a man who owns a number of dinosaur sculptures that have been erected in a part of Central Phoenix known as 'The Zone,' where a number of homeless people congregate. City of Phoenix officials have said the sculptures are not authorized to be there.

Outreach Outnumbered: What advocates are up against helping booming unsheltered population in Arizona

Outreach teams in the Phoenix metro area looking to help the unsheltered are met with the challenge of teams being too small for the growing homeless crisis. We're taking a deeper look into what the teams are doing to build trust with this community and break down barriers for getting help.

Brooklyn Center liquor store employee offers homeless patron shoes off their feet

One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.

Unsheltered community in Phoenix area facing winter weather as advocates try to help

A big winter storm in Arizona, bringing rain, snow, and freezing temperatures along with it, means many people are changing their plans, but it also means those who don't have a roof over their heads are looking for ways to stay warm and dry.

1 person burned in fire at 'the Zone' in downtown Phoenix
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Firefighters say one person was hospitalized with burn injuries following reports of multiple tents on fire at "the Zone" during the early-morning hours of Nov. 14. The area is home to over a thousand homeless people near downtown Phoenix.

No Address': Film crew highlighting nationwide homeless problem comes to Arizona
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A new feature film called "No Address" is being shot to address America's homeless problem. The film crew visited areas with the worst homeless crises - and thought brought them here to Arizona.

Mammogram event held in Phoenix for those who are homeless

Officials with Circle The City say they expected 40 people to sign up for the event, but more than double that number of people signed up in the end.

Homeless Crisis: Judge hears lawsuit brought by residents, businesses over 'The Zone'
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The lawsuit was brought against the City of Phoenix by business owners and residents over a large encampment near the Arizona State Capitol that is known as 'The Zone.' We have covered 'The Zone' extensively in previous reports. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the latest on the lawsuit.

Homeless man builds wooden house 'on wheels' on Hollywood Boulevard

A small wooden house built by a homeless man on Hollywood Boulevard is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the popular Los Angeles road.

Crimes of 'the Zone': Theft, assaults, drugs, unsanitary conditions plague area of downtown Phoenix tent city

It’s known as “the Zone” and issues like trash, violence, and drugs have been well-documented. We’re taking a deep dive into activity plaguing the largest homeless camp in the Phoenix area and the first responders who are there on average nearly four times per day.