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Surfside marks five years since Champlain Towers South collapse

One by one, 98 names were read aloud early Wednesday morning as families, survivors, first responders and community members gathered in Surfside to honor the victims of the Champlain Towers South collapse, one of the deadliest building failures in U.S. history.

Pool deck design flaws likely triggered Surfside condo collapse, federal investigators say

Federal scientists investigating the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside that killed 98 people say they are zeroing in on what initiated the tragedy.

Loved ones gather to honor Surfside condo collapse victims on 4-year anniversary

A small group gathered at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday morning at Veterans Park in Surfside to remember the 98 people who lost their lives on this day four years ago in the Champlain Towers collapse.

Big bills about to come due for some South Florida condo owners, thanks to law spurred by Surfside

Deadlines are looming for hundreds of thousands of South Florida condominium owners. Skyrocketing association fees, a result of the 2021 Surfside collapse, are about to come due.

Surfside survivor, 91, reunites virtually with man who saved her: ‘Our lives will forever be linked’

At 91 years old, Esther Gorfinkel remembers everything that happened on June 24, 2021, including the man who carried her out of Champlain Towers when the building collapsed.

Surfside mayor defends approval of development plan for condo collapse site

Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger is defending a controversial vote to move forward on a redevelopment of the Surfside condo collapse site.

Surfside officials to review ‘premature’ development plans for condo collapse site

Following an outcry from families who lost loved ones in the Surfside building collapse over DAMAC Properties' plan to place a loading zone and trash pick-up along 88th Street, the developer on Tuesday said it has amended its plans.

Surfside families livid over proposed trash loading zone next to memorial; investigation sought

There are concerns in Surfside over what will happen to a memorial near the site of the Champlain Towers South condo collapse.

Surfside finds temporary replacements for police chief, town manager amid resignations

Surfside’s police chief, manager, and assistant manager abruptly resigned as the town is still waiting for the results of a federal investigation into the building collapse that killed 98 people last year.

Surfside settlement legal fees could be hot topic during upcoming court hearing

Surfside families are expected to be back in court on Monday.

At Surfside, one woman says friend who perished sent her a sign

She found a feather at the site of the Champlain Towers South as she came to pay her respects one year later. Sharon Abadi said she knew it was from her friend.

Surfside: Private memorial marks moment when condo collapsed

A private memorial happening at the exact time the Champlain Towers South collapsed as loved ones still grieve for those lost.

First responders return to Surfside condo collapse site with mixed emotions

For so many people, Friday was a very emotional day, as it marked one year since the collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside that claimed the lives of 98 people.

Lives lost in Surfside building collapse: Grandson honors dynamic duo

The colorful, decorated walls at the James Hotel speak for themselves, but Nick Fusco was recently the one doing the talking.

Special Surfside committee planning memorial service for one year anniversary of condo collapse

A special committee met on Monday night to continue planning events for the memorial.

Judge to decide how to allocate billion dollar settlement for Surfside condo collapse victims

The process of putting values on the lives of the 98 people lost in the Champlain Towers South collapse is underway, as the Miami Dade Circuit Judge overseeing the $1 billion settlement decides how to divide it.

Victims of Surfside collapse honored with new memorial

Billion-dollar settlement announced for victims of Surfside condo collapse

A billion dollar settlement for the victims of the Surfside condo collapse was agreed upon on Wednesday.

Surfside collapse site officially goes up for auction

The site of Champlain Towers South, the property involved in the tragic Surfside collapse, is officially up for sale.

Surfside starts to return safes recovered from building collapse

Authorities are returning the safes that were recovered from the rubble where the Champlain Towers South condo building once stood.

Underwater memorial honoring Surfside condo collapse victims placed at reef off Key Biscayne

Family members and loved ones took part in a memorial service off the South Florida coast.

Broward committee recommends changes after Surfside condo collapse

After days of debating and hours of expert testimony, a list of recommended changes, suggestions, and new laws are headed to legislature following the devastating condominium collapse in Surfside.