Sex offenders removed from Fort Lauderdale parking lot, but housing problem remains

Fort Lauderdale police cleared a shopping center parking lot of registered sex offenders and sexual predators under supervision. Although the property owner and police successfully removed the individuals, the underlying issue of providing legal housing for people subject to strict Florida residency restrictions remains unresolved. The conflict between local authorities and the state supervision system highlights that severe distance requirements from places like schools and public pools make finding suitable residences extremely difficult.