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Surfside families frustrated by new Champlain Towers findings ahead of fifth observance
By Abby Dodge at CBS4 Miami
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Families of victims in the Champlain Towers South collapse are expressing frustration after federal investigators released new findings that, they say, offer few definitive answers just days before the fifth commemoration of the disaster.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said
Key takeaway The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said Monday that weeks of structural deterioration and column failures likely led to the 2021 collapse that killed 98 people.
Why this matters in The Miami
The frustration expressed by families of Champlain Towers South victims is palpable, especially given the timing of the new findings just before the fifth anniversary of the disaster. For Miami -Dade County residents, the tragedy is a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to structural failures and the devastating consequences that can follow. As the area continues to grapple with the aftermath, it's clear that accountability and closure remain elusive for many. The fact that long-term corrosion and deviations from the building's original design contributed to the collapse raises questions about the effectiveness of local building codes and inspection protocols. As family members gather at the Surfside site for a remembrance ceremony, the community will be watching to see how local leaders, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, respond to calls for greater accountability and action to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Families of victims in the Champlain Towers South collapse are expressing frustration after federal investigators released new findings that, they say, offer few definitive answers just days before the fifth commemoration of the disaster.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said
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