Biden says feds will 'pick up 100% of the cost' for first 30 days of Surfside search and rescue efforts
"I have the power and will announce shortly that we’ll be able to pick up 100% of the cost from the county and the state over the first 30 days," Biden said at the briefing. "I think I’m quite sure I can do that."
"I have the power and will announce shortly that we’ll be able to pick up 100% of the cost from the county and the state over the first 30 days," Biden said at the briefing. "I think I’m quite sure I can do that."
‘Never give up hope,’ Biden tells Florida condo collapse victims’ families
The Bidens met with the families of victims at the Surfside condo tower collapse in Florida as rescue efforts were halted over safety concerns.
The Bidens met with the families of victims at the Surfside condo tower collapse in Florida as rescue efforts were halted over safety concerns.
Rescuers couldn't save woman trapped in condo collapse rubble who pleaded for help, fire chief says
Emergency workers heard the voice of a woman trapped under the rubble of the South Florida condo collapse hours after the disaster, officials said -- but they were unable to find her.
Emergency workers heard the voice of a woman trapped under the rubble of the South Florida condo collapse hours after the disaster, officials said -- but they were unable to find her.
Florida condo collapse: Video taken minutes before disaster appears to show water streaming into basement
The video was recorded by a woman who was reportedly staying at a hotel across the street just north of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida.
The video was recorded by a woman who was reportedly staying at a hotel across the street just north of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida.
Confused homing pigeons block I-95 exit
An exit off Interstate 95 in Florida had to be closed for three hours after 100 homing pigeons fell off a truck and refused to move.
An exit off Interstate 95 in Florida had to be closed for three hours after 100 homing pigeons fell off a truck and refused to move.
Florida condo collapse death toll rises to 18 after 2 children found in rubble
The bodies of six additional victims were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower in Surfside, Florida, raising the death toll to at least 18 people.
The bodies of six additional victims were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower in Surfside, Florida, raising the death toll to at least 18 people.
Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
'He went through hell': Relocated widower among the missing in Surfside condo collapse
52-year-old Harry Rosenberg had just lost his wife to cancer and both of his parents to COVID-19 last year, so he moved from New York to a beachfront condo in Surfside, Florida for a fresh start. His daughter and son-in-law had just arrived for a visit from New Jersey. Hours later, the condo building collapsed. Now all three are missing in the rubble.
52-year-old Harry Rosenberg had just lost his wife to cancer and both of his parents to COVID-19 last year, so he moved from New York to a beachfront condo in Surfside, Florida for a fresh start. His daughter and son-in-law had just arrived for a visit from New Jersey. Hours later, the condo building collapsed. Now all three are missing in the rubble.
Girl dies after being denied treatment for stomach pain while living at Lakeland children's home
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Florida condo collapse: 12 dead, 149 still missing on day 6 of search
The death toll stood at 12 people on Tuesday at the site of a collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida, while 149 remained missing.
The death toll stood at 12 people on Tuesday at the site of a collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida, while 149 remained missing.
In collapsed Florida building's twin, many residents staying put
Many residents of Champlain Towers North, a sister building next to the collapsed south condo tower in Surfside, Florida, say they are staying put.
Many residents of Champlain Towers North, a sister building next to the collapsed south condo tower in Surfside, Florida, say they are staying put.
President Joe Biden, First Lady will visit Surfside condo collapse site Thursday
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside on Thursday to visit with the families of Surfside condo collapse victims.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside on Thursday to visit with the families of Surfside condo collapse victims.
Man plans trip to Disney World to make good on wife’s dying wish
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Convicted child molester's mother refuses to attend sentencing
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
Florida condo collapse: Death toll rises to 11, 150 still missing
Miami-Dade officials have updated the partial condo collapse death toll to 11 with 150 people still missing and 136 accounted for as of Monday afternoon.
Miami-Dade officials have updated the partial condo collapse death toll to 11 with 150 people still missing and 136 accounted for as of Monday afternoon.
Brothers originally from NY missing in condo collapse
Brad and Gary Cohen, who are brothers originally from Long Island, are among the more than 150 people missing in the south Florida condo collapse.
Brad and Gary Cohen, who are brothers originally from Long Island, are among the more than 150 people missing in the south Florida condo collapse.
Biden supports federal investigation into Florida condo collapse
"He does believe there should be an investigation," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Psaki told reporters Monday about President Joe Biden.
"He does believe there should be an investigation," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Psaki told reporters Monday about President Joe Biden.
Florida condo collapse: Man in town for COVID-19 funeral among missing
Jay Kleiman traveled from Puerto Rico to go back to the condominium where he grew up north of Miami Beach for an old high school friend's funeral. But hours before the ceremony, the high-rise building in the affluent neighborhood of Surfside collapsed, leaving more than 100 people missing overnight.
Jay Kleiman traveled from Puerto Rico to go back to the condominium where he grew up north of Miami Beach for an old high school friend's funeral. But hours before the ceremony, the high-rise building in the affluent neighborhood of Surfside collapsed, leaving more than 100 people missing overnight.
Girl sits alone, recites Jewish prayer for parent in Florida condo collapse, mayor says
The mayor of Surfside, Florida said he was deeply moved after seeing a little girl sitting alone and praying for one of her parents who was presumably in the condo building when it collapsed.
The mayor of Surfside, Florida said he was deeply moved after seeing a little girl sitting alone and praying for one of her parents who was presumably in the condo building when it collapsed.