9 confirmed dead in Florida condo tower collapse, 4 Canadians among dozens still missing
The death toll after the collapse of a 12-storey condo building in south Florida has risen to nine, with dozens still missing, officials said on Sunday, as questions arose about the tower’s structural integrity.
‘Praying for a miracle’: the desperate search for scores missing in condo collapse
Death came swiftly to residents of Champlain Towers South. Grandparents, parents and children were sleeping in their beds when their 12-storey condominium building collapsed into a heap of smouldering rubble.Survivors described a sound like thunder, followed by complete destruction of dozens of apartments in the oceanside south Florida block. The collapse took barely 10 seconds…
Engineer reportedly warned in 2018 of ‘major damage’ at Miami condo complex
Engineers flagged concerns of “major structural damage” at a south Florida condominium complex three years before its deadly collapse, it was reported on Saturday.A Maryland-based consultant found evidence of a failing concrete slab on the pool deck and “abundant cracking and crumbling” to an underground parking garage during a 2018 inspection, and recommended repair work…
Engineer had warned of structural damage before Florida building collapse -NYT
June 26 (Reuters) – A consultant had warned three years before the deadly collapse of a South Florida condominium building that there was evidence of “major structural damage” to the concrete slab below the pool deck and abundant cracking and crumbling in the underground parking garage, the New York Times reported early on Saturday.A large…
Awkward moment VP Harris reminds Biden about Florida condo collapse
June 24, 2021 | 9:06pm | Updated June 25, 2021 | 8:59am Sure you don’t want to say anything else, Joe? Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to remind President Biden to mention the deadly South Florida condo collapse before leaving a White House event Thursday. Biden had given remarks on infrastructure and taken questions from…
Heat Star Tyler Herro Rushes To Help At Miami Condo Collapse Site
Jaylen Waddle & Jerome Baker Dolphins Stars Lend Hand … At Miami Condo Collapse Site 6/25/2021 11:28 AM PT 11:21 AM PT — 6/25 — The Miami Dolphins have now joined the effort to help victims of the tragic condo collapse … with star receiver Jaylen Waddle and star linebacker Jerome Baker lending a hand…
Two girls found dead in South Florida canal hours apart
Hours after the body of a girl was found in a South Florida canal, a second preteen girl was found dead in the same waterway, police said.Police said both girls were possibly 10 to 12 years old.The first child was found just after noon, and the second was found around 8:45 p.m., Lauderhill Police Lt.…
Florida Pride parade crash that killed one appears unintentional, officials say
A member of a men’s chorus group unintentionally slammed into fellow chorists at the start of a Pride parade in south Florida, killing one member of the group and seriously injuring another, the group’s director said on Sunday.The statement clarified initial speculation that it was a hate crime directed at the gay community.The Wilton Manors…
My Paleo Pet Offers Natural Herbs for Cats That Promote Overall Wellness
Pompano Beach, FL — (ReleaseWire) — 06/12/2021 –My Paleo Pet is passionate about providing cat owners with natural herbs for cats throughout the US, including South Florida’s West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. While traditional cat food may provide some nutrients for cats, felines typically need more nutrients than…
NCAA Baseball Tournament Austin Super Regional: Texas vs. South Florida preview, schedule, TV info, free stream
May 29, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Texas Longhorns pitcher Aaron Nixon (41) throws against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the Big 12 Conference Baseball Tournament at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Longhorns and the South Florida Bulls are meeting in the Austin Super Regional after advancing on in…
