WPTV's Khalil McLean

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A plan to turn a La Quinta Inn on Okeechobee Boulevard into housing for seniors and veterans at risk of homelessness has officially collapsed — and many in the community are demanding answers.

Last week, WPTV reported that the $16.8 million proposal to purchase the 114-room hotel had fallen through. After viewers reached out with questions, WPTV’s Michael Hoffman returned to the property to learn what happened and what’s next.

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For people living on the streets, the news is devastating.

“It sucks,” said Richard Lundsford, who has been without stable housing.

Dennis Thomas, who has experienced homelessness since 2008,

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