PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — Stricter rules are now in place for sex offenders and predators living in parts of Putnam County.

This comes after deputies shut down what Sheriff Gator Deloach called a “predators paradise”, a trailer park packed with offenders, back in February.

Now, a new ordinance passed by Putnam County commissioners creates stricter guidelines that limit where sex offenders can live, gather and even celebrate.

Residents tell First Coast News that this is long overdue.

Back in February, deputies shut down a trailer park housing dozens of offenders and predators. Sheriff Gator Deloach called the park a “predators paradise.”

This incident sparked swift action from county leaders.

According to the new ordinance that was approved by county commissioners last week, offenders

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