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Florida Lawmakers Fail to Pass Condo Reform Bill After Deadly Surfside Condo Collapse

Florida lawmakers have promised a condo reform bill aimed at preventing another Surfside collapse tragedy, but they recently failed to pass new safety measures.

Florida Condo Collapse Victims and Families to Receive At Least $150 Million Compensation, Judge Rules

Florida Condo Collapse Victims and Families to Receive At Least $150M Compensation, Judge Rules

Jul 22, 2021 05:14 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A judge ruled on Wednesday that the victims of the Florida condo collapse and their families would initially receive at least $150 million in compensation.

Teen Survivor of Florida Condo Collapse Reunites With Rescuers as Recovery Efforts Come to a Close

Jul 16, 2021 03:26 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A teen survivor of the Florida condo collapse reunited with his rescuers and thanked the first responders who saved him.

2 Nieces of Paraguay First Lady Among Latest Victims of Florida Condo Collapse

Jul 13, 2021 05:29 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The two nieces of Paraguay's First Lady Silvana Lopez Moreira were among the children recently identified as victims of the Florida condo collapse.

Florida Building Collapse: Ex-Lawmaker Says Revoked Law Could Have Prevented Condo's Fall Down; Miami Beach Officials Orders Building Inspections

Jul 09, 2021 12:16 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A former lawmaker said a repealed law might have prevented the Florida building collapse as Miami Beach officials directed building inspections.

[UPDATE] Florida Building Collapse Search and Rescue Shifts to Recovery

Jul 07, 2021 09:11 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The search and rescue operations on the Florida building collapse switched to recovery, as authorities noted that there was "no chance of life" in the site.

Florida Building Collapse: First Funerals Held for Victims; Death Toll Rises to 36 as Tropical Storm Elsa Hampers Search Efforts

Jul 06, 2021 11:29 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The first funerals for victims of the Florida building collapse were held 12 days after the tragic incident.

Florida Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 28 as Tropical Storm Elsa Begins to Hamper Search Efforts

Jul 06, 2021 03:46 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The death toll in the Florida building collapse rose to 28 on Monday as search and rescue operations continued.

Florida Building Collapse: Remains of Condo Demolished; Search and Rescue to Continue

Jul 05, 2021 03:37 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Remains of the Florida building collapse were demolished by authorities on Sunday evening, making way for the resumption of search and rescue operations.

Florida Building Collapse: Mayor Says Rest of Condo Will Be Demolished as Death Toll Grows to 22

Jul 02, 2021 10:43 PM EDT By Jess Smith

While search and rescue operations continue in the Florida building collapse, the Miami-Dade County mayor authorized the demolition of the remaining units.

Florida Condo Collapse: Woman's Voice Heard by Rescuers at the Site

Jul 02, 2021 02:21 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Rescuers at the site of the Florida condo collapse heard a woman's voice during their initial search and rescue operations.

Florida Building Collapse: Puerto Rican Artist and Costa Rican Accountant Among 18 Dead; Many Latin Americans Still Missing

Jul 01, 2021 02:55 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A Puerto Rican artist and Costa Rican accountant are among the 18 confirmed dead in the Florida building collapse as search and rescue efforts continue.

Florida Building Collapse: Grandson Says He Receives Mysterious Calls From Missing Grandparents' Landline

Jun 28, 2021 04:44 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A grandson of a couple missing following the Florida building collapse said they had received more than a dozen calls from his grandparents' landline.