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June 25, 2021

Miami-area Champlain Towers South condo collapse raises safety concerns over seaside construction

The abrupt, deadly collapse of part of the Champlain Towers South apartment building in Surfside, Fla., is prompting new calls for enhanced oceanfront construction safety protocols and inspections.

June 25, 2021

Collapsed Champlain Towers drew global visitors, residents

The Champlain Towers South drew people from around the globe to enjoy life on South Florida's Atlantic Coast, some for a night, some to live. A couple from Argentina and their young daughter. A beloved retired Miami-area teacher and his wife. Orthodox Jews from Russia. Israelis. The sister of Paraguay's first lady. Others from South America.

June 25, 2021

VP Harris reminds Biden about Florida condo collapse in awkward WH moment

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to remind President Biden to mention the deadly South Florida condo collapse before leaving a White House event Thursday.

June 25, 2021

Biden approves federal emergency declaration after Surfside building collapse

President Biden on Friday ordered federal assistance to support the massive response in South Florida after a 12-story building partially collapsed, killing at least one person and trapping other

June 24, 2021

FDNY veteran who responded to both World Trade Center terror attacks weighs in on Miami collapse rescue effort

The fact that rescuers heard banging sounds from beneath the collapsed Champlain Towers South apartment building in Surfside, Fla., just outside Miami, is a good sign that they may yet find additional survivors, according to a former FDNY member who responded to both terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.

June 24, 2021

Surfside, Florida mayor updates on building collapse: 'Third-world phenomenon'

Surfside, Florida Mayor Charles Burkett updated "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Thursday on the deadly building collapse that occurred overnight, in which about half of a high-rise apartment building pancaked down on itself.

June 24, 2021

Surfside, Florida building collapse: Miami's pro sports teams lend helping hand to community in need

Miami sports teams lent a helping hand Thursday after a partial building collapse in Surfside, Florida, left one dead and nearly 100 unaccounted for.

June 24, 2021

Florida first responder radio depicts chilling moments as rescuers rushed to Surfside building collapse

Communications between Miami-Dade first responders reveal the level-headed reaction as rescuers raced to the site of a collapsed high-rise apartment building in the coastal Florida community of Surfside.

June 24, 2021

Florida police officer fighting for his life after being shot has 'heart of gold,' chief says

A Florida police officer fighting for his life after being shot in the head by a suspect on the run has a “heart of gold,” his police chief said Thursday.

June 24, 2021

Hundreds hunt for Daytona Beach cop shooter as critically wounded 'hero' officer keeps 'fighting': officials

The hunt for the "armed and dangerous" Florida man accused of shooting a police officer continued Thursday as the critically wounded young cop continues "fighting" for his life at a nearby hospital, authorities said.