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The legacy of the Surfside collapse
news NPR National June 21, 2026 at 9:13 PM

The legacy of the Surfside collapse

It's been nearly five years since a beachfront condominium collapsed in Surfside, Florida, killing 98 people. The tragedy raised questions about how the state regulates structural safety.

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