19 squatters arrested after destroying Florida motel
Florida authorities arrested 19 squatters last week after they allegedly destroyed a vacant motel, creating a “really atrocious scene" and causing $15,000 in damages.
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Florida authorities arrested 19 squatters last week after they allegedly destroyed a vacant motel, creating a “really atrocious scene" and causing $15,000 in damages.
19 squatters are alleged to have helped themselves to the 36-room property in Gainesville in Alachua County, with the cost of damage estimated to be in the region of $15,000
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Deputies were sent in and arrested 19 people who have been charged with causing damage to the building, engaging in drug activity, and stealing electricity.
The county is still waiting for a $3 million grant that will be used to renovate the motel and provide more permanent housing for the homeless.