- Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the contract has been signed to demolish what remains of Champlain Towers South.
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the demolition can proceed within 36 hours after the final plan is in place, but Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett said it could happen as early as Sunday.
- Levine Cava said the search-and-rescue was paused temporarily at 4:00 pm due to demolition preparation
- The death toll from the fallen condo building has risen to 24 as of Saturday morning and 121 people are still missing.
Source: At least 24 dead in Florida condo collapse, demolition as early as Sunday
