A federal investigation has shed light on the collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium. The probe found that the destruction was a slow process that occurred over several weeks. The building ultimately collapsed in the middle of the night, resulting in the loss of 98 lives in 2021.

According to investigators, the condominium was vulnerable from the start. Further details on the investigation's findings can be found in the final report issued by federal investigators, available from news sources such as WXYZ Channel 7.