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Florida will need 500K housing units by 2030 with growing population, experts say
Read full article: Florida will need 500K housing units by 2030 with growing population, experts sayThe latest research project by Florida Apartment Association is tracking the state’s growing housing needs with a brand-new website—BuildFlorida2030.com.
Miya Marcano’s murder sparked changes for apartments in Florida. Enforcement must wait until 2023.
Read full article: Miya Marcano’s murder sparked changes for apartments in Florida. Enforcement must wait until 2023.Her murder sparked mandatory changes for apartment buildings across Florida. News 6 investigator Merris Badcock found that even though Miya’s Law went into effect earlier this month, many of the protections for renters may not be enforceable until next year.
‘He is a hero:’ Orlando officer Kevin Valencia dies after being shot during 2018 standoff
Read full article: ‘He is a hero:’ Orlando officer Kevin Valencia dies after being shot during 2018 standoffORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia has died from injuries he suffered during a standoff on June 11, 2018 when he was shot, according to the Orlando Police Department. “It is with deep regret and heartache that I inform you of the passing of Officer Kevin Valencia,” Chief Orlando Rolon said in a statement Monday. Officer Kevin Valencia risked his life for this community and paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Orange County Sheriff John Mina said. Officer Kevin Valencia risked his life for this community and paid the ultimate sacrifice. This evening, Officer Kevin Valencia was escorted by our officers, as well as those from other agencies.
Orlando police sergeant broke policy in shooting that left Kevin Valencia in coma
Read full article: Orlando police sergeant broke policy in shooting that left Kevin Valencia in comaORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando police sergeant violated department policy in a 2018 shooting that left Orlando police Officer Kevin Valencia in a coma, according to an internal Orlando Police Department investigation. White covered the apartment door peephole with a piece of gum, according to the report. Valencia attempted to use the key to open the door but it broke off in the lock, according to the investigation. White told investigators she made the decision to force entry because there were no sounds coming from the apartment. There was no sound coming from inside,” White told investigators.