DISASTERS July 25, 2021 Architect of collapsed condo suspended years ago for structural failure The architect of the Florida condo building that collapsed last month — killing at least 97 people — was suspended for “gross incompetency” years earlier over other structural failures, according to a report.
Cuba July 25, 2021 Small Florida flotilla returns from Cuba after showing support for protesters, democracy A small flotilla of boats returned to Miami on Saturday evening after motoring off Cuba’s coast and setting off fireworks and flares in a show of support for the Cuban people and democracy.
Florida July 23, 2021 Florida condo collapse: Rescue workers thanked in touching ceremony after return to headquarters Florida firefighters have concluded the month-long search for bodies in the wreckage of the Surfside condo collapse.
Miami July 22, 2021 Miami Hurricanes dismiss Avantae Williams after domestic violence arrest involving pregnant woman The University of Miami dismissed freshman safety, Avantae Williams, off the football team Thursday after his arrest on domestic violence charges involving his pregnant ex-girlfriend.
Miami July 22, 2021 Florida music festival stage collapses day before three-day concert slated to begin A portion of a stage for the Rolling loud music festival collapsed Thursday inside the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida a day before the concert was scheduled to take place.
Cuba July 22, 2021 'Bloodied' Little Havana demonstrator slams Biden: 'Cubans don't want vaccines, they want freedom' A Little Havana, Fla., demonstrator covered in theatrical blood; gagged, handcuffed and chained told "Hannity" on Wednesday that his attire is a euphemism for the plight of the Cuban people who have suffered under 62 years of dictatorship – as well as a cry for help to a president he said seems uninterested in supporting Cuban civilians' rights.
Miami July 21, 2021 North Miami Beach residents of evacuated high-rise can go back -- but just to move out after Surfside collapse After the deadly condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., an audit of similar buildings in Miami-Dade County prompted North Miami Beach authorities to evacuate and shut down another high rise after a sketchy safety report.
Florida July 21, 2021 Surfside condo victims' families to get at least $150 million, judge says A judge on Wednesday said families who suffered losses in the 12-story collapse of a South Florida condominium building will receive at least $150 million in initial compensation.
Florida July 20, 2021 Surfside collapse response dog Teddy now unable to walk, needs help A therapy dog who showed up for bereaved families following the Surfside condo collapse in Miami is now in need of humans to show up for him.
Airlines July 20, 2021 Airplane brawl caught on video shocks passengers, alleged racial slur used A wild brawl erupted on a Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia this week after one passenger reportedly complained to another that he was taking too long to remove his luggage from the overhead bins.
Florida July 17, 2021 Surfside condo collapse: Additional victim identified as Live Nation executive The Miami-Dade Police Department announced Saturday afternoon that an additional victim in the tragic Surfside building collapse has been identified, bringing the total to 95 identified victims out of 97 people who lost their lives.