SUMMARY: International music star Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, tragically died at 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fans globally are heartbroken, as many were present in South Florida for Taylor Swift’s concert. Witnesses reported that Lopez fell into the hotel atrium, with police noting prior reports of an aggressive, possibly impaired individual at the scene. Payne, who leaves behind a seven-year-old son, parents, and two sisters, was active on social media shortly before his death. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister reports on the death of Liam Payne at 31.

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SUMMARY: A fire occurred last night at Egan Park in St. Pete Beach at 7:28 p.m., prompting the fire department to respond and extinguish it by 1:20 a.m. A second fire broke out at 2 a.m. today, leading to another response from the fire team. Residents are frustrated by a makeshift landfill in the area, where they wake up to see large piles of debris, with a third pile starting to form. The community is seeking answers from the city, fire department, and FEMA about how the fires started, prevention measures, and the future of the landfill site.

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SUMMARY: During Hurricane Milton, Florida experienced a record number of tornadoes, including two EF3 tornadoes in Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens, a rarity in the region. The National Weather Service confirmed 15 tornadoes touched down on October 9, amid conditions commonly associated with severe storms in Texas. Residents faced significant damage, with one homeowner reporting the loss of 80% of roof tiles and debris scattered throughout neighborhoods. Meteorologist Casey Sherman noted that unusual weather conditions, including warmth and humidity, facilitated the formation of these powerful tornadoes. Recovery from the devastation is expected to take substantial time, with one homeowner estimating up to a year.

By Florida standards, the tornado in Wellington and another one in Palm Beach Gardens are monster storms. The National Weather Service confirms they were EF 3s, like you might see in Texas. They’re the only two on record here in the past 17 years.

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