6 firefighters at condo collapse site test positive for COVID-19
Rescue efforts at the site were continuing on Saturday for a tenth day.
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Florida officials prepare for hurricane threat
Officials from the National Weather Service and Florida emergency management agencies warn that Hurricane Elsa could pose a threat to the state early next week, and they are monitoring for any potential impact at the site of the Surfside building collapse. Watch their remarks from Friday's briefing.
North Miami Beach condo building evacuated after review finds unsafe conditions
"It could have been our building instead of Surfside," a North Miami Beach commissioner said.
Officials: Remaining building to be demolished
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced that the portion of the Champlain Towers South condo building still standing after last week's partial collapse will be demolished for safety reasons. She also said two more victims have been recovered. Watch her remarks from Friday evening's briefing.
Hurricane Elsa reaches category 1
As travelers gear up for the July 4 holiday weekend, Elsa went from a tropical storm Thursday to a category 1 hurricane Friday. CBS Miami chief meteorologist Craig Setzer spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the growing storm.
Surfside survivor says he's only alive because of girlfriend
A resident in Surfside, Florida, said he narrowly avoided the deadly collapse of the condominium building he calls home because his girlfriend asked him to spend the night at her place — a decision that may have saved his life.
Cuba's top U.S. diplomat on Biden policy
President Biden promised during the 2020 campaign that he would largely "go back" to the Obama administration's approach to Cuba. Carlos Fernández de Cossío, the general director of the Cuban Foreign Ministry's U.S. Division, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how he views the Biden administration's policy towards Cuba so far.
More victims found in Surfside collapse
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced that two more victims have been recovered from the site of the Surfside building collapse, including the 7-year-old daughter of a Miami firefighter. She also discussed the potential threat from Hurricane Elsa. Watch her remarks from Friday's briefing.
Biden offers comfort to Surfside families
President Biden met with families impacted by the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, on Thursday as rescue crews resumed search efforts. More than 140 people remain unaccounted for. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Surfside, and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN from the White House to explain how the State Department is stepping in to assist.
Biden consoles families and survivors of Surfside building collapse
He spent just under three hours talking with families of those who lost loved ones in when the building suddenly crumpled last week.
President Biden on collapsed condo building
President Joe Biden traveled Thursday to Surfside, Florida, to visit the site of the collapsed condo building as well as meet with the families of the victims as many are still trapped in the rubble. "They're praying and pleading, that God, let there be a miracle. Let there be something happen with me that's good," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks.
Tropical storm could hit Florida next week
Tropical storm Elsa is threatening to hamper the search for victims at the site of the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.
Florida condo collapse affects Jewish community
The condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida is having a large effect on the Jewish community there. Mark Freedman, the interim president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the details.
Search efforts paused at collapse site
Search and rescue efforts were paused early Thursday at the site of the Florida building collapse because officials feared the structure was unstable. Brooke Shafer, a reporter for CBS Miami station WFOR-TV, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the safety concerns and President Biden's visit to Surfside.
Biden visiting Surfside as search continues
President Biden and the first lady are heading to Surfside, Florida, today to meet with families and first responders impacted by the deadly building collapse. The death toll has increased to 18 people, and 145 remain unaccounted for. CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede joined “CBSN AM” with the latest.
Work at condo collapse site paused
Work at the site of the condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, was paused early Thursday over concerns about the part of the structure that is still standing. Watch an update from officials.
Survivor search continues in condo collapse
President Biden is set to visit the site of Florida's building collapse as the search for survivors continues. One witness recorded a chilling voicemail as she made her escape minutes before a portion of the building fell. Omar Villafranca reports.
Judge blocks Florida law intended to punish social media companies
The law would allow Florida to fine companies like Facebook or Twitter if they remove accounts of politicians from their platforms.
Death toll rises to 16 in Florida condo collapse
The death toll in the condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, climbed to 16 on Wednesday after four additional victims were recovered, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced at a press conference. The number of people still unaccounted for stands at 147. Watch remarks from officials.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Florida
Officials say rescuers have discovered four more bodies, bringing the confirmed death toll to 16 in the Surfside, Florida, building collapse. Danielle Cohen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 8, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Couple died together in Florida condo collapse
When Sergio Lozano left his parents' apartment Wednesday night after dinner, he did not know it was the last time he'd see them. Hours later, the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, would collapse, taking Gladys and Antonio Lozano's lives. In an interview with CBS News, Sergio Lozano, who lives in a building across from his parents', recounts the moment he went out on his balcony and realized their building was gone.
Couple married for 59 years died together in building collapse
"They're two amazing, great people. It's a love story. They couldn't be without each other. Thank you, God, for letting them go together," the couple's son said.
Investigation seeks causes of Surfside collapse
Officials confirm crews pulled a 12th body from the rubble of the collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida, while 149 people remain unaccounted for. The Miami-Dade state attorney announced she will convene a grand jury to investigate the collapse. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojourquez spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about where the investigation stands and what the grand jury could be looking for.
Search crews in Surfside still seek survivors
The confirmed death toll in the Surfside, Florida, condo building collapse has risen to 12 people, with 149 still missing. Despite going days without finding survivors, crews are still committed to the search and rescue operation. CBS Miami reporter Brooke Shafer joined “CBSN AM” with the latest from Surfside.
Officials seek answers in building collapse
President Biden and the first lady will visit the site of the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on Thursday. This comes as more details emerge about the condition of the building and previously reported damage. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest findings, and then Florida state Representative Joe Geller, whose district includes Surfside, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what's being done to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.
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