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Flights delayed and canceled at South Florida airports after Microsoft outage
Commissioners approve $600M grant for MIA escalator, elevator fixes
Miami-Dade Commissioners took action Wednesday to address malfunctioning escalators and elevators at Miami International Airport.
Plane tire blows up before takeoff at Tampa International Airport
Scary moments happened when the tire of an American Airlines plane blew up right before takeoff on Wednesday.
Green liquid leak at Miami International Airport “non-hazardous,” officials say
Ponds of green liquid emerged across one of the concourses at Miami International Airport on Thursday morning, but MIA officials say it’s…
Delta flight diverts to New York after passengers served spoiled food
A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York’s Kennedy Airport after passengers were served spoiled food. Emergency responders met…
Hurricane Beryl bears down on Jamaica as a category four storm | Quickcast
Hurricane Beryl was roaring by Jamaica on Wednesday, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm killed at…
Deputies arrest 76-year-old in connection with hit-and-run near FLL
A Crime Stoppers tip Monday led to the arrest of a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that injured a woman riding an…
Light rail coming to Broward’s airport
Light rail coming to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport would be three and a half miles long and cost $1.3 billion.
Travelers experience delays at FLL, MIA due to severe weather in South Florida
Severe thunderstorms sweeping through South Florida have led to numerous flight delays and cancellations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International…
Miami International Airport workers demand better wages, paid time off
Dozens of workers at Miami International Airport rallied for better wages and paid time off.
Flight school closure following owner’s death has students left hanging
Students at Atlantis Flight Academy have been left in limbo after their flight school was suddenly shut down.
Employee at Fort Lauderdale airport facing felony charge after stolen luggage found at his home
A determined Spirit Airlines passenger was on a mission to find her stolen luggage.
Passengers describe terrifying Spirit flight from Jamaica to Fort Lauderdale
Travelers on a flight to Fort Lauderdale received quite a scare when they were told to put on their life vests after…
Renderings released of planned Broward light rail
A plan is underway to connect Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.
Cuban government delegation tour of secure areas at Miami airport draws ire of county leaders
tour by a Cuban government delegation of secure areas at Miami International Airport, hosted by the Transportation Security Administration, has drawn outrage…
MIA TSA finds man hiding snakes in pants
TSA agents at Miami International Airport reported finding snakes. A man was allegedly hiding them in his pants.
El Al launches first direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tel Aviv
A new air service is being offered at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 260 pilots this year
3,172 views Apr 8, 2024The discount carrier said it will also defer all aircraft on order from Airbus scheduled to be delivered…
Skytrain service to resume at Miami International Airport
After being shut down for six months, the sky train at Miami International Airport will open once again on Friday.
Construction of MIA $50M new maintenance hangar begins
On Wednesday morning, at Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated a groundbreaking at the site of the new $50…
Bus goes up in flames off highway next to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
A bus caught fire along the side of I-95 on Sunday.
Undercover operations focusing on illegal rideshare drivers at Miami, Fort Lauderdale airports
Fake Uber and Lyft drivers were busted last weekend at Miami International Airport soliciting rides.
Family of 3 with young child among 5 South Florida residents killed in small plane crash
A small private jet crashed in woods and burned Sunday afternoon near a small airport in rural Virginia, killing all five people…
American Airlines jet clipped Frontier jet at Miami International Airport
Morgan Rynor reports the American jet was backing up when it hit the Frontier jet.
Plane loses tire during takeoff
A United Airlines flight lost a tire during takeoff at a runway in California and it was all caught on camera.
JetBlue and Spirit end $3.8M proposed merger
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion merger weeks after a federal judge blocked the the deal, saying…
Mayor announces Miami International Airport campaign
Police chase ends with suspect taken into custody at Miami International Airport
A police chase ended Wednesday morning with one suspect being taken into custody at Miami International Airport.
$136 million investment aims to enhance customer experience at MIA
On Tuesday morning, a groundbreaking ceremony occurred at the site of a new parking garage at the airport. The $136 million investment…
Hotel shuttle bus crashes near FLL leaving 4 injured, authorities say
Four people were taken to the hospital after the hotel shuttle bus they were in crashed just outside of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International…
New hotel at Miami International Airport plans to open year 2027
The hotel aims to give passengers a new place to stay while they wait for their flight.
BSO sergeant caught with drugs by Customs and Border Protection officials at MIA, authorities say
A Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested Tuesday at Miami International Airport after being caught with drugs by Customs and Border Protection…
Pilot makes emergency landing at Fort Lauderdale airport
A pilot made an emergency landing Wednesday morning at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
BSO: Man arrested after strolling around FLL in the nude
A naked man was taken into custody by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies Monday after they said he was caught on camera parading…
Drunk, naked man seen strolling through Fort Lauderdale airport arrested: BSO
A man who was caught on camera going on a naked, drunken walk through a terminal at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has…
Work begins to fix Miami International Airport Skytrain
Costly repair work continues at Miami International Airport, including on one big frustration for travelers: the out-of-service Skytrain.
FAA investigates why fiery Boeing was forced to land at MIA
Federal investigators were looking into what caused a Boeing to have to return to Miami International Airport after takeoff. A witness video…
Shocking video shows flames coming from Atlas Air cargo plane before making emergency landing at MIA
An Atlas Air flight had to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport after an engine caught on fire over South…
Video shows door plug that blew off Alaska Airlines plane in-flight found in backyard
Seaplane goes off runway ends up on grass at Fort Lauderdale airport
A seaplane skidded off the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Thursday.
Trump flies back to New Jersey after Miami arraignment
Former President Donald Trump departed Miami International Airport Tuesday afternoon.
Frustrations mount as Spirit Airlines customers experience cancellations due to ‘technical issues’
Frustration for Spirit Airlines customers continued Thursday after a handful of flights were canceled at Fort Lauderdale Airport due to technical issues.
Coyote runs on tarmac at North Perry Airport
A coyote was spotting running on the tarmac Wednesday morning at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.
Passenger opens emergency exit door during flight
About a dozen people required medical treatment after a man opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea.
Pilot hurt after banner plane crashes at North Perry Airport
A banner plane crashed at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines Thursday, the second crash of a banner plane in Broward County…
Spirit Airlines celebrates 30 years at FLL
South Florida-based Spirit Airlines celebrated three decades serving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Monday.
Teen arrested after being accused of making bomb treats against Broward Schools, FLL airport
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday after being accused of making numerous bomb threats to schools in South Florida and the Fort…
Pests coming in to the U.S. big job for inspectors at Miami International Airport
With Mother’s Day being one of the biggest holidays for flowers, inspectors want to make sure no critters that don’t belong in…
Pilots with American Airlines picket at Miami International Airport after union strike vote
A group of American Airlines pilots were picketing at Miami International Airport on Monday, and that wasn’t the only airport where it…
