Champlain Towers

Local / State

Judge gives initial OK to $1B deal in Surfside condo collapse

Associated Press

Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman said it was the best possible outcome given the loss of life and property in the June 2021 disaster.
Surfside Building Collapse Highlights Gaps In Florida Building Code And Condo Associations

Dinorah Prevost

The collapse of Champlain Towers South last month has led to Florida officials and condominium associations to re-evaluate building inspections and maintenance, especially when it comes to older structures.
Local / State

Crews Demolish Remaining Section Of Florida Condo As Storm Nears

Brian Mann

Officials in Miami-Dade County leveled the remaining section of the Champlain Towers South condo ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. They said the unstable building was a danger to search efforts.

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