Public Meeting Scheduled Regarding Panhandling in Unincorporated Areas

If you've been following the panhandling issue in unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County, here's the latest update:

A public hearing will be held at the County Building, 601 E. Kennedy Boulevard, on Wednesday March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Board of Commissioners regular meeting.

The meeting will facilitate discussion about how to handle the county's panhandlers, some of whom include newspaper vendors and individuals soliciting on behalf of non-profit organizations.

Check Patch for updates on the controversial topic.