7/3/2021
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that, after discussion with local officials in Surfside and structural engineers, the remainder of Champlain Building South will be demolished this weekend prior to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa to ensure the safety of residents and first responders. Demolition activities will be scheduled within 36 hours. First responders will resume search and rescue efforts as quickly as possible after the demolition. The state will also cover all costs associated with the demolition of the building.
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett for a press briefing to provide updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response.
This High School Grad Embraced Therapy, Coping Strategies To Get Through A Tough Senior Year
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Faith-based Lakeland Girls Academy draws scrutiny after teen s death
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Roommate of girl who died at Lakeland boarding school says medical requests were not taken seriously
Ken Suarez reports
LAKELAND, Fla. - For the first time, we are hearing from the roommate of a 17-year-old student who died at Lakeland Girls Academy, which is a boarding school for girls in Polk County.
Naomi Wood was a student at the academy who, according to a Department of Children and Families (DCF) report, died after her request to see a doctor was denied.
The last person who saw her alive, her roommate, says Naomi s infectious smile may have covered up her pain.
7/1/2021
Governor DeSantis Meets with President Biden in Florida and Visits Surfside Building Collapse Families and First Responders
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie met with President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and other federal officials to provide updates on the ongoing search and rescue efforts in Surfside, as well as meet with survivors, families and first responders to provide support and condolences.
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett for a press briefing to provide updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response.