It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can move the needle toward addressing public safety ...

Florida’s updated building codes, milestone inspection mandates, and persistent property risks are reshaping homebuying in Central Florida, increasing the importance of thorough inspections.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — On June 24, 2021, the state of Florida experienced a catastrophic loss. In Surfside, Champlain Towers South collapsed, leading to the deaths of 98 residents. The final victim was ...

The swimming pool deck of a beachfront South Florida condominium that collapsed two years ago, killing 98 people, failed to comply with the original building codes and standards, with many areas of ...

After almost one year after the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, the Florida Legislature passed SB 4-D on May 25, 2022. SB-4-D calls for stricter requirements for the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s been four months since the Champlain Towers South condo building suddenly collapsed in Surfside, killing 98 men, women and children. While the exact cause of the collapse is ...

Recently, the Sun Sentinel published an opinion piece by Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan casting the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as some sort of secretive star chamber that sets overly onerous ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MIAMI (AP) — The swimming pool deck of a ...