WPTV

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A broken elevator at a West Palm Beach condominium complex left disabled residents homebound for more than 10 days, forcing some to miss critical medical appointments and struggle with basic needs like getting food and medication.

After WPTV contacted the property management company and elevator repair service, crews quickly restored service to the elevator at the Presidential Golfview Condominiums' 1900 building.

Edward, a 62-year-old resident who asked to be identified by his first name only, lives on the fourth floor and had been trapped in his unit for more than a week when the elevator stopped working.

"The elevator is a lifeline in the building if you're handicapped," Edward said.

When he needed food and medicine over the weekend, Edward was forced t

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