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Man shot, killed armed intruder during home invasion in Clearwater: CPD

Clearwater armed home invasion shooting
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Police said a man shot and killed an armed intruder during a home invasion in Clearwater on Saturday.

Police said Rudolfo Bautisto Espinoza, who was armed, forced his way into the victim's apartment at Granada Apartments of Clearwater and demanded money.

The 45-year-old resident grabbed a gun and shot the intruder, according to police.

This is a developing story.

“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”

South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.

Lawmaker looks to ban HOAs