Florida Breaks Annual Manatee Death Record In First 6 Months Of 2021
More than 840 manatee deaths were recorded between Jan. 1 and July 2, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Death Toll In Condo Collapse Rises To 86 As Recovery Work Speeds Up
Seventeen days into responding to a condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., officials cite progress in identifying victims and those still unaccounted for.
Tropical Storm Elsa Is Blamed For One Death In Florida. It's Now Heading North
Tropical Storm Elsa tore through Jacksonville, Fla., and southeast Georgia on Wednesday, leaving one person dead in its wake.
Hurricane Elsa Could Complicate Surfside Search Efforts
Hurricane Elsa is expected to hit Florida early next week. Officials have begun preparations for potential impact as teams work at the condo site looking for those who remain unaccounted for.
Biden Spends Hours With Families Affected By The Condo Collapse And Pledges More Help
President Biden met with Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and pledged more help with the Surfside condo disaster. DeSantis said the federal-state coordination has gone well.
Rescue Teams Hold Out Hope Of Finding Survivors In Florida Condo Collapse
It's been nearly a week since part of the building in Surfside, Fla., collapsed. "We still remain hopeful because that's who we are," says Leon Roy Hausmann, a representative of one rescue group.
As South Florida Grieves Condo Victims, Miami Beach Cancels Its July 4th Celebrations
The city of Miami Beach is cancelling its fireworks and other July 4th festivities out of respect for the families and victims of the condominium collapse in neighboring Surfside, Fla.
More Champlain Towers Residents Sue Their Condo Association, Alleging Negligence
At least three lawsuits have been filed in the partial collapse of the building in Surfside, Fla., and attorneys say more are coming. The latest includes the story of one resident's harrowing escape.
Officials Call For More Federal Help In Champlain Towers Search-And-Rescue Mission
Thunder and lightning storms interfere with searchers as they claw through debris in search of survivors. State officials say an extra federal team would help them deal with inclement weather.
How Authorities Are Identifying The Victims Of The Florida Condo Collapse
Law enforcement in Surfside, Fla., are using DNA samples from family members to help identify the victims recovered from the rubble. "It's very emotional," police official Alfredo Ramirez III says.