Miami, Fort Lauderdale airports busy as South Floridians return home after Thanksgiving holiday
Travelers on Monday said everything was going smoothly
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Thanksgiving travel gets into full swing at Miami, Fort Lauderdale's airports
Wednesday will be the busiest holiday travel day of the week
South Florida airport among those with worst delays, Department of Transportation data reveals
Nothing can spoil the fun of a trip more than the dreaded delayed sign on the departures board at the airport.
Miami International Airport scores well with travelers, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International has some work to do
Consumer insights and analytics firm J.D. Power said, overall, passenger satisfaction has improved in the last year
Police probe spurs evacuation at Fort Lauderdale airport
For drop-offs at Terminal 1, travelers are directed to utilize the lower-level area.
Strong storms snarl airline travel, knock out power to thousands
Summer storms swept through South Florida Sunday, bringing heavy downpours and gusty winds that knocked out power to some and snarled air travel.
Monday's rain caused flight delays at South Florida airports
The rain chance remains high for the rest of the week
Travelers urged to pack patience in return from Memorial Day Weekend
Nearly two and a half million people hit the road in Florida this holiday weekend and many of them headed back home on Monday.
Memorial Day weekend travel rush has arrived
FLL has provided key travel tips for the holiday period:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reopens for operations
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport resumed operations at 9 am Friday, almost two days of historic floodings in all of Broward County.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport closed until 9 a.m. Friday
Officials said Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be closed until sometime early Friday morning after flooding rains drenched the area.
Brightline introduces new airport, Miami Beach shuttle services
Brightline has launched shuttles to and from Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, and three locations in Miami Beach.
Suspect sought in shooting, carjacking near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
The shooting happened near the 1400 block and North Perimeter Road.
TSA: Handgun found inside raw chicken at Fort Lauderdale's airport
TSA posted photos of the gun and poultry Monday on its Instagram account
Hurricane Ian causing flight cancelations at South Florida's airports
Travelers are urged to confirm the status of their flight before going to the airport
"Active Threat" drill at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
The drill involved a simulated car bomb threat and an active shooter situation
"Active Threat" drill Thursday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
More than 500 volunteers and airport employees will be taking part in the exercise.
South Florida's airports expecting major increase in Memorial Day weekend travel
AAA is predicting a 28% increase in air travel this holiday weekend.
Man Accused Of Making Bomb Threat At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
A man has been charged after he reportedly made a false bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Driver Killed In Tunnel Crash Near Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
A driver was found dead behind the wheel following a single vehicle crash early Monday morning near Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Airline Staff Shortages Continue Causing Flight Cancellations At MIA, FLL
Over 5,000 flights were canceled nationwide over the New Year's holiday weekend.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Job Fair On Wednesday
Do you need a job? Well, update your resume because Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is hiring!
South Florida Airports Report Flight Delays, Cancellations
Stormy weather to our north on Sunday caused dozens of flights to be delayed or canceled at South Florida's airports and those delays and cancellations continued into Monday.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Bomb Scare
All roads leading to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have reopened after a law enforcement investigation.
Florida Court Backs Gun Rights Group In Broward Dispute
Pointing to a state law that bars local governments from regulating firearms, an appeals court Wednesday rejected Broward County ordinances that sought to prevent people from carrying weapons at airports and in taxis.
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Miami-Dade police officer shoots driver who struck cop with car
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Miami-Dade Animal Services puts out plea for pet adoption as shelters reach 'critical capacity'
Miami-Dade Animal Services said they have almost 1,000 pets in their shelters, hoping to find them new homes.
Relative of ex-Hammocks HOA president now accused in probe of wrongdoing
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UM researchers band together to preserve South Florida coral
This past summer, the waters off the South Florida coast were too warm for the marine life that has called South Florida home for thousands of years.
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Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
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Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
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Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
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George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
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Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
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