Florida condo collapse: Smoldering debris slowing rescue efforts as 156 still missing
As rescuers continue to dig through smoldering rubble in their search for 159 unaccounted people, an engineering report from 2018 showed the Champlain Towers South condominium had “major structural damage.”
3 Chicago area natives among the missing in Florida condo collapse
As families hold on to hope that their loved ones are alive in the ruble, a Florida International University professor says the area where the Surfside condo partially collapsed showed signs of sinking during the 1990s.
Miami-area condo collapse: At least 4 dead, 159 missing as search continues
A frantic search continued Friday for dozens of people still unaccounted for after a beachfront condo building partially collapsed outside of Miami, Florida, killing at least four people and leaving more than 150 others unaccounted for.
University of Chicago student among 3 Chicagoans missing in Florida building collapse
A University of Chicago student and his girlfriend are among those unaccounted for following a partial condominium collapse in South Florida on Thursday.
Illinois man among those missing in Florida condo building collapse
Richard Augustine, 77, was getting ready to retire in October. His daughter says he lived with a roommate on an upper floor of the condo building. His roommate is also missing.
Video shows South Florida building collapse
New video shows the moment when a beachfront condo partially collapsed in South Florida early Thursday morning, killing at least two people and trapping others in the rubble.
Florida company selling tickets for 'space balloon' rides
Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.
Police: Young girls found in South Florida canal were sisters, mother is person of interest
Police in South Florida say the two young girls found hours apart in a canal have been identified as sisters, and investigators say their mother is a person of interest in their deaths.
St. Pete bartender goes viral after using fake receipt to rescue woman from being harassed
A St. Pete bartender is being called a hero for saving a woman from a 'creepy' guy, using a receipt clipboard to pass her a note, asking if she wanted help.
250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack
Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Welcome (or not) to Illinois: Where we rank on the kindness scale
If you want to hang out with nice people, there are 34 states other than Illinois where you would be better off.
Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll
DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.
Deadly Pride parade crash was accidental, Fla. officials say
Authorities believe a truck driver accidentally plowed through a Florida Pride parade Saturday, killing one person.
Florida man pulls gun on police chief’s daughter over cream cheese
An angry Florida man pulled a gun on a drive-thru worker because they forgot the cream cheese with his bagel, according to Miami Gardens police. The employee is the daughter of the police chief.
'We were in shock': Florida couple fined for displaying small gay pride flag
A Florida couple was fined by a homeowner's association for displaying a small gay pride flag in the front yard of their home.
Teen ties rope around Brevard alligator, Florida wildlife officials say
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) says three vacationers decided to tie a rope around a Brevard County alligator, and it led to an unfortunate and dangerous situation.
Restaurant owner turns to robot server amid worker shortage
After struggling with staffing issues due to the coronavirus pandemic, Carlos Gazitua invested in robots to help take customers’ orders and even deliver food to tables.
Hillsborough, Pinellas roadways will be dedicated to fallen Bay Area law enforcement officers
In three months, the Bay Area lost three law enforcement officers. Roadways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will be dedicated in their name to honor their sacrifices.
Arrest made after video surfaces of South Florida Pride mural being vandalized
A witness captured video of the vandals appearing to intentionally leave 15 feet of skid marks across the streetscape painting, which covers the intersection of NE 1st Street and NE 2nd Avenue.
Woman who accidentally shot sister in car now charged with manslaughter after teen dies
A woman who Florida police say accidentally shot her teenage sister in the face while handing her a gun inside a car has now been charged with manslaughter after the teen succumbed to her injuries. Investigators say four women had been recording videos of themselves in the car at the time.