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Spirit Airlines’ Dania Beach campus sells for over $93 million

Spirit Airlines’ headquarters campus in Dania Beach has been sold to an affiliate of Boston-based hedge fund Hill City Capital for $93.25 million, officials confirmed Friday morning.

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operations, hires former Spirit employees as service grows

JetBlue is expanding its footprint at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, adding more flights, hiring former Spirit Airlines employees and positioning itself to capture travelers following Spirit’s exit from the market.

JetBlue growth at FLL gives Broward mayor hope after Spirit shutdown

Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen was excited about JetBlue’s expansion at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Ex-Spirit employees among job seekers expected at Port Everglades Career Fair in Fort Lauderdale

Hundreds of job seekers, including former Spirit Airlines employees affected by the company’s sudden shutdown earlier this month, are expected to attend the Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo on Wednesday at the newly expanded Broward County Convention Center.

Broward commissioners explore turning Spirit’s Dania Beach HQ into county hub

In a unanimous vote, Broward County Commissioners decided to explore the option of purchasing the newly available Spirit Airlines building, which could serve as the new Broward County Government Center. 

Christian church moves to help former Spirit Airlines employees

Henry Fernandez, the senior pastor at The Faith Center, a Christian church in Sunrise, said he used to work as a flight attendant.

‘Forgotten’ former Spirit Airlines ramp agents in Broward ask public for help

Derecka Hackett, a mother of three, worked as a ramp agent for Spirit Airlines for more than four years.

MIA job fair aims to get ex-Spirit employees quickly back to work

There was a big turnout for a job fair at Miami International Airport on Thursday as employers hoped to make a dent in the massive number of people now unemployed after South Florida-based Spirit Airlines went out of business.

Spirit Airlines sudden layoffs hurt cancer patients and careers

Earlier this year, Dante Taylor was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a highly treatable blood cancer of the lymphatic system.

Commissioner: Family Success Centers ready to help ex-Spirit Airlines employees living in Broward

Spirit Airlines reported laying off more than 4,850 employees in Florida, including 551 who worked at the Spirit Support Center in Dania Beach.

Dania Beach loses without Spirit Support Center open, vice mayor says

Spirit Airlines reported laying off more than 4,850 employees in Florida, including 551 who worked at the Spirit Support Center in Dania Beach.

Spirit Airlines reports over 4,850 job cuts in Florida

Spirit Airlines reported laying off 4,800 people in Florida, including 3,200 in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to the Dania Beach-based company’s official layoff notice to the state.

While still wearing Spirit Airlines uniforms, job seekers start asking for help

Jacqueline Bryce and Lauren Hernandez were still wearing their Spirit Airlines flight attendant uniforms when they arrived at a career center on Monday in Broward County.

Jobless former Spirit Airlines employees march in Dania Beach

Milagros De León and William Roman are among the more than 17,000 Spirit Airlines employees who were laid off.

Spirit Airlines asks guests not to go to FLL; JetBlue adds new FLL flights

Spirit Airlines asked guests not to go to the airport on Monday.

Spirit Airlines grounding sparks airport disruptions and uncertainty for employees

Dozens of Spirit Airlines planes sat grounded at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Sunday as the ultra low-cost carrier shut down operations over the weekend, leaving passengers stranded across South Florida and beyond.

Spirit Airlines shutdown sparks federal response as passengers scramble for alternatives

The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is sending shockwaves through the travel industry, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and prompting a response from federal officials.

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves passengers stranded at Fort Lauderdale airport

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was unusually quiet Saturday, especially in Terminal 4, once home to Spirit Airlines.

Spirit cancellations leave counters empty, other airlines offering discounts to affected passengers

Spirit Airlines ticket counters at the airport are sitting empty -- something travelers say they’ve never seen before.

Spirit Airlines flyers, employees brace for potential shutdown: ‘I wish there was a way out’

A possible shutdown of Dania Beach-based Spirit Airlines could leave flyers stranded and thousands of workers out of a job.

Report: Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations after bailout talks collapse

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure agreement from key bondholders and the U.S. government on a proposed bailout plan, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Spirit Airlines in trouble? South Florida carrier may liquidate, reports say

South Florida-based Spirit Airlines may not have much runway left as it navigates bankruptcy, according to multiple reports.

Spirit Airlines CEO resigns, 3-member committee takes over for now

Ted Christie announced his resignation as the chief executive officer of Spirit Airlines.

Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landing

Passengers onboard a Spirit Airlines flight Sunday from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Fort Lauderdale were instructed by the crew to prepare for a possible water landing.

Spirit Airlines customers frustrated after ‘technical issue’ causes cancellations, delays at FLL

Frustration for Spirit Airlines customers continued Thursday after a handful of flights were canceled at Fort Lauderdale Airport due to “technical issues.”

Nurse says Spirit Airlines crew left woman’s corpse uncovered on flight

An 83-year-old woman died during a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica, the airline reported Friday evening. A nurse said the crew forced passengers -- including children -- to walk by the uncovered woman’s corpse.