LARGO, Fla. — The City of Largo and Largo Fire Rescue confirmed Wednesday that firefighter Brandon Stoffel's employment has been terminated following an internal investigation.
In an email to ABC Action News' Annette Gutierrez, officials said Stoffel's "actions were not consistent with the standards and trust the community expects and deserves."
WATCH Officials confirm Largo firefighter terminated after investigation
Stoffel was put on administrative leave following his behavior at a 'No Kings' rally on June 14.
Photos of a man purported to be him at several rallies were circulating on social media at the time. Gutierrez reached out to Largo Fire Rescue to confirm, and learned it was Stoffel and he was employed with the agency.
In a video shared with Gutierrez, the Largo man can be heard using a slur against the LGBTQ+ community.
City officials said they "remain committed to integrity, equity, and providing safe, respectful, and trusted service to all."
“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.
