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Somber ceremonies honor 98 lives lost in Surfside's Champlain Towers South collapse five years ago
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
It was a somber day across South Florida as the Town of Surfside came together to honor the 98 people who died when the Champlain Towers South collapsed five years ago. CBS News Miami ’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.
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Why this matters in The Miami
The commemoration of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside resonates deeply across Miami-Dade County, where the threat of structural failures and natural disasters is ever-present. As a major hub for coastal communities, Miami's residents are keenly aware of the risks associated with sea-level rise and flooding, which can exacerbate the damage caused by hurricanes and other extreme weather events. The tragedy in Surfside has prompted a renewed focus on building safety and inspections, particularly in Miami Beach and other coastal neighborhoods where aging infrastructure is a concern. As the community continues to heal and rebuild, the legacy of the Champlain Towers South disaster will likely inform ongoing conversations about resilience and disaster preparedness in Miami's most vulnerable areas, including Little Havana, Wynwood, and Brickell, where residents and officials are working to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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Category: beach ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? It was a somber day across South Florida as the Town of Surfside came together to honor the 98 people who died when the Champlain Towers South collapsed five years ago. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.
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