LAKELAND, Fla. - A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.

The new site off of E Memorial Boulevard had raised concerns about crime and other things among business owners and homeowners in the area.

The backstory:

A private donor offered Talbot House Ministries a new location off of E Memorial Blvd. There, the community and homeless services provider could build a brand-new facility with expanded resources.

Back in July, Maria Cruz, Talbot House's Executive Director, told FOX 13 she understands criminality, loitering and drugs are a concern, but she says they're not exclusive to the homeless population.

What they're saying:

"Part of the stigma and judgment that people have that point those things as a factor for not

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