Condominiums

A new report confirms preliminary findings that the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in 2021 likely originated from the pool deck rather than the tower itself.

Condo reforms passed after the 2021 deadly Surfside collapse were meant to enhance safety. Instead, they increased tense relationships between owners and board members, who are usually owners themselves.

They include a ban on communities adding fluoride to drinking water and prohibiting elementary and middle school students from using cellphones in schools.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the new laws will bring relief to residents who advocated for them. But there might need to be some “clean-up” when the legislature meets next year.

On "The Florida Roundup," journalists across the Sunshine State speak about the slowdown of home and condo sales and whether another housing crash could be on our horizon.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we looked at the residential housing market across the state with a collection of business journalists, explored the new era of collegiate athletics now that student athletes can get paid directly and more.

On "The Florida Roundup," state Rep. Vicki Lopez talks about proposals to cut property taxes and a bill she sponsored to help with condo ownership affordability.

They include immigration reform and an investigation into First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida Foundation.

Florida lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that would provide financial relief to condo owners. The measure softens mandates passed after the deadly 2021 collapse of a condo tower in Surfside.

Florida lawmakers voted to extend the regular session to June 6 in order to complete the budget and related items. But they will take at least a week off before returning to Tallahassee.

Lawmakers are expected to send the measure to the governor by Friday.

Legislation passed after a 2021 deadly building collapse aimed to improve the safety of condominiums in Florida. But the increased inspections, studies, and changes to funding reserves have left people grappling with higher fees.