Champlain towers

The final victim of the condo building collapse in Florida has been identified, a relative said Monday, days after rescuers concluded the painstaking task of removing layer after layer of dangerous debris and pulling out 98 bodies. Estelle Hedaya, an outgoing 54-year-old with a love of travel, was the last victim identified, ending what her […]

As families mourn their losses in the collapse at the Champlain Towers condo in Surfside, first responders take comfort knowing they’re bringing closure to dozens of loved ones through their work. But they couldn’t do it without a special group behind the scenes, giving them a dose of faith. Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, nonprofit […]

Fearful calls for help were made in the seconds after the Champlain Towers condo collapse in Surfside. For the first time Wednesday, recordings could be heard of people inside and near the condo building collapse. The calls paint a picture of families scared and trapped in parts of the condo that did not fall the […]

Rescuers are keeping a close eye on the tropics as they continue their search for loved ones in the rubble of the Champlain Towers condo complex in Surfside. It was a big topic during the Wednesday night news conference when officials provided updates. While it’s still uncertain if Florida will see impacts, rescue operations could […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a timely explanation after the beachfront condo collapse in the state. He was in Surfside Friday reassuring families they have the state’s support. “You have your families that lost loved ones in this building collapse. They have a right to know,” DeSantis said publicly. “And then, I think there’s a […]