Police respond to a report of an active shooter at a Detroit-area synagogue
Police are responding to reports of an “active shooter” at a synagogue outside Detroit, where smoke is billowing from the roof.
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South Florida airports get hectic as winter storm looms across US
Before the winter weather chaos sets in, South Florida airports are seeing a surge of travelers, some escaping the cold and others flying into it.
Bomb ‘joke’ at Miami International Airport lands man in jail with felony charge, records show
An investigator assigned to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office’s Homeland Security Bureau didn’t think Eulalio Orama’s alleged joke was funny.
U.S. diplomats warn about reports of ‘threat of detention’ to U.S. citizens in Cuba
U.S. diplomats recently warned the public that the U.S. Embassy in Havana “is unable to address any issues” related to “forced departure” from Cuba.
Ground stop lifted for flights coming to Miami International Airport due to weather
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a ground stop for all incoming flights at Miami International Airport Wednesday.
Holland America cruise ship returns to Port Everglades following norovirus outbreak
A Holland America cruise ship that was on a 12-day voyage for New Year’s returned to Port Everglades last Friday after a norovirus outbreak occurred on the ship.
Flight cancellations following Maduro capture causes ‘absolute craziness’ at Miami International Airport
Several airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the country of Venezuela after the news of Nicolas Maduro’s capture on Saturday.
MIA reports delays, cancellations after US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Flight operations at Miami International Airport are being disrupted following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, authorities and airlines reported Saturday.
Woman, 77, falls from Holland America cruise ship near Cuba
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a 77-year-old woman who they said fell from a Holland America cruise ship on New Year’s Day.
Travelers experience long ride-share pickup wait times at Fort Lauderdale airport
Monday is a peak travel day during the busy year-end season, and travelers’ wait times for ride-share pickups at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were longer than usual.
Post-Christmas travel rush crowds South Florida airports
The post-Christmas travel rush is underway, with airports across the country expecting heavy crowds for the next week.
Here is what TSA wants fliers to know about traveling with Christmas food leftovers
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has some warnings for fliers planning to travel with Christmas food leftovers.
Final stretch of holiday travel brings heavy crowds to South Florida airports
Starting Saturday through New Year’s Day marks the final stretch of the holiday travel season.
FLL experiences power outage; flights continue despite delays
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport experienced a power outage early Sunday morning, affecting operations across the airport.
Florida teacher needs help after surviving lightning strike killing friend in Peru
A Florida teacher remained hospitalised on Friday in Peru after he survived a lightning strike that killed another man while hiking near Cusco.
Travelers head home to South Florida as airport crowds, traffic expected to peak
After spending Thanksgiving with loved ones, thousands of travelers are heading back to South Florida, with airport crowds expected to peak Sunday.
Winter weather to impact post-Thanksgiving travel in central and eastern U.S.
Winter Storm Bellamy was forecast to disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel on Saturday and Sunday.
Holiday travel surge hits Miami International Airport
The post-Thanksgiving travel rush was in full swing Friday morning, with Miami International Airport jam-packed as travelers made their way home after the holiday.
Thanksgiving-related travel kicks off with record highs expected
Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and this year officials expect more domestic travelers than usual.
Venezuela threatens airlines over flights suspensions; Democrats reassert congressional authority
With the support of House Democrats, Rep. Jim Himes introduced the War Powers Resolution, which aims to reassert congressional authority over boat strikes near Venezuela.
Holiday travel rush begins as families of children with special needs get extra help at MIA
With the busiest travel days of the year underway, a record 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Traveling for Thanksgiving in Florida? Here’s what to expect
Thanksgiving is the season to enjoy quality time with friends and family, and share laughs and a delicious dinner. But flying to see your loved ones during this holiday period can be hard if not pre-planned.
‘Passengers deserve better’: Allegiant Air pilots picket at FLL over stalled union talks
Allegiant Air pilots picketed outside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday “to demand a fair contract and an end to ongoing negotiation delays,” according to officials with their union, the Teamsters.
Miami International Airport braces for another record Thanksgiving rush
Thanksgiving is around the corner, but you wouldn’t know it from the palm trees outside Miami International Airport. The weather feels the same, the cafecito lines are still long and the only sign the holidays are coming is the slow-moving security line that wraps around the terminal.
Frustrations grow at South Florida airports as cancellations, delays continue amid government shutdown
With the government shutdown still ongoing, thousands of flights were cancelled this weekend nationwide, including at South Florida’s airports, and even more are being canceled Monday.
Travelers at FLL and MIA experience hundreds of delays, dozens of cancellations
Travelers at the international airports in Fort Lauderdale and Miami experienced hundreds of delays and dozens of cancellations on Saturday.