A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds (opens original article in a new tab)

A Florida condo collapse that killed 98 people in 2021 began weeks earlier with structural failures, according to a federal report. The building's design and alterations over 40 years led to insufficient strength, and it didn't meet building codes.

• Federal investigators found that the Florida condo collapse started weeks before with structural failures
• The building's design and alterations over 40 years led to insufficient strength to withstand loads
• The report highlights that the structure didn't meet building codes and had narrow margins against failure