Former Miami-Dade College professor arrested for allegedly bringing minor from Jacksonville to Flagler County hotel

PALM COAST, Fla. — A now-former Miami-Dade College professor has been arrested for allegedly traveling to meet a minor.

According to authorities, 46-year-old Richard Tapia was arrested in Flagler County on July 22 after deputies said he drove an underage girl from Jacksonville to the Microtel Inn & Suites located at 16 Kingswood Drive in Palm Coast.

Detectives said they believe Tapia first met the victim on an app…

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