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Fort Lauderdale Air Show: Police officers close State Road A1A to traffic
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale Air Show: Police officers close State Road A1A to trafficThe Fort Lauderdale Air Show performer lineup on Saturday and Sunday includes the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Ghost Squadron, and the A-10 Thunderbolt II and Navy F-18 Rhino demo teams.
$25,000 reward offered for information leading to safe return of missing South Florida aviation mechanic
Read full article: $25,000 reward offered for information leading to safe return of missing South Florida aviation mechanicThe family of a missing mechanic from South Florida is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to his safe return.
Deputies seek hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian in Tamarac
Read full article: Deputies seek hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian in TamaracBroward County deputies are looking for a driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run crash at an intersection near the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Sunday night.
Messi doesn’t practice for Inter Miami Wednesday, but players, fans still feeling the buzz
Read full article: Messi doesn’t practice for Inter Miami Wednesday, but players, fans still feeling the buzzInter Miami CF’s soccer practice was a bit different Wednesday morning after international soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrived at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with his family on Tuesday.
Suspect arrested after man fatally shot near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, authorities say
Read full article: Suspect arrested after man fatally shot near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, authorities sayPolice have arrested a suspect on Friday after fatally shooting a man near Fort Lauderdale’s Executive Airport, authorities said.
Airplane suffers malfunction during takeoff, slides off runway at Fort Lauderdale airport
Read full article: Airplane suffers malfunction during takeoff, slides off runway at Fort Lauderdale airportAccording to Fort Lauderdale Fire, the aircraft had a malfunction with its front landing gear during takeoff.
Avión realiza aterrizaje forzoso en aeropuerto ejecutivo de Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Avión realiza aterrizaje forzoso en aeropuerto ejecutivo de Fort LauderdaleCopyright 2021 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved. Plane lands with gear retracted at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
Plane makes hard landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Read full article: Plane makes hard landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane made a hard landing Thursday morning at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. According to the FAA, the pilot of a twin-engine Piper 60-700P landed with the gear retracted at 10:20 a.m.Two people were on board the plane, but no injuries were reported. While the FAA will be investigating the cause of the incident, the National Transportation Safety Board was also notified. No other details were immediately released.
More than 9,000 Broward businesses allowed to join class action lawsuit against FPL
Read full article: More than 9,000 Broward businesses allowed to join class action lawsuit against FPLBut the back and forth mediation has not gone well, so now it will be more than 9,000 businesses fighting against FPL. Moskowitz represents businesses who were forced to close for at least two days because of the broken water pipe. (WPLG)On Monday, a judge granted an order, allowing thousands of Broward County businesses to join a class action lawsuit against FPL. “Imagine what the damages will be for 9,200 businesses, and we’ll see our day in court against FPL.”FPL is appealing the judge’s order granting the class action lawsuit. Click here to contact Moskowitz for more information about joining the class action lawsuit against FPL.
‘Extraordinary’ class action lawsuit takes on FPL over Fort Lauderdale water main break
Read full article: ‘Extraordinary’ class action lawsuit takes on FPL over Fort Lauderdale water main breakFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Very few people and business owners take on a powerful giant and monopoly such as Florida Power & Light, but a judge recently cleared the way for a class action lawsuit. Attorney Adam Moskowitz said this allows up to 9,300 businesses to seek damages for the losses incurred during last year’s water main break in Broward County. An FPL contractor damaged a 42-inch water main prompting authorities to evacuate buildings in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Water was cut to downtown Fort Lauderdale including at Galleria Mall. Moskowitz is asking anyone who wants to join the class lawsuit to fill out the Moskowitz Law Firm’s contact form online.
Private plane misses runway at Executive Airport
Read full article: Private plane misses runway at Executive AirportFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A private plane with 8 people aboard registered in Sarasota missed the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Saturday. Fort Lauderdale Fire Department was dispatched to the airport at 11:44 a.m. after the call came in of an “aircraft down.”The Piper PA -31 that missed the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Saturday. (WPLG)The Piper PA-31-350 plane’s pilot had reported issues on approach to the airport as it was attempting to land on Runway 13, then veered off into the grass upon making a hard landing. 1 female passenger sustained minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, according to the FAA.
Heres how South Florida airports will benefit from FAAs $1.2 billion in grants
Read full article: Heres how South Florida airports will benefit from FAAs $1.2 billion in grantsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. U.S. airports are receiving more than $1.2 billion in safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration, with $71.5 million going to airports in Florida, the FAA announced Tuesday. Of that, $23 million will go to South Florida. Heres a look at how those South Florida airports will benefit:$8,411,277 to Miami Executive Airport to construct a taxiway$7,280,576 for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to install lighting, rehabilitate a taxiway and install a visual guidance system$4,958,363 for Key West International Airport for noise mitigation$1,614,518 for North Perry Airport in Hollywood to extend the runway$800,700 for Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to install runway incursion lightingThe other Florida airport improvements include:$10,941,888 to Orlando Sanford International Airport to rehabilitate a taxiway and taxiway lighting$6,895,959 to Melbourne International Airport to improve the terminal building$6,032,375 to Tallahassee International Airport to rehabilitate the taxiway$5,554,235 for Lakeland Linder International Airport to improve a taxiway and rehabilitate taxiway lighting$5,214,381 to Leesburg International Airport to rehabilitate a runway and runway lighting$4,261,666 to Tampa Executive Airport to rehabilitate the runway$3,334,955 to Vero Beach Regional Airport to rehabilitate the apron$2,747,720 to Valkaria Airport to widen the taxiway$2,464,301 to Naples Municipal Airport to improve airport drainage and install perimeter fencing$970,768 to Witham Field in Stuart to install perimeter fencing and reconstruct the apronIn total, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced Tuesday that grant money will be awarded to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories. This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nations airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19, she said in a statement.
Venezuelan-registered private jet ends up in smoke during takeoff in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Venezuelan-registered private jet ends up in smoke during takeoff in Fort LauderdaleFORT LAUDERDALE, – A Venezuelan-registered Gulfstream G100 business jet ran off the end of the runway Friday afternoon at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport during a failed attempt to take off, according to The Federal Aviation Administration. The pilot of a private jet that is registered in Venezuela had difficulties during take off on Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale. The pilot of a private jet registered in Venezuela was unable to take off and ran off the runway Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale. There were three people aboard a private jet that was unable to take off on Friday in Fort Lauderdale. A private jet registered in Venezuela was unable to take off on Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
Florida airports to get $896 million in aid during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Florida airports to get $896 million in aid during coronavirus pandemicMIAMI – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday the Federal Aviation Administration will award more than $896 million to 100 airports in Florida. The airport receiving the most funding in the state is Miami International Airport with nearly $207 million. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will receive nearly $135 million. Palm Beach International Airport will receive $36.6 million. North Perry Airport, Miami Executive Airport, Palm Beach County Park and North Palm Beach County General Aviation will each receive $69,000.
Officials set up backup temporary hospitals for overflow of COVID-19 patients
Read full article: Officials set up backup temporary hospitals for overflow of COVID-19 patientsHe is working on putting together temporary hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients. “That will become available if it becomes necessary,” Moskowitz said about the temporary hospital being set up at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The temporary hospital in Fort Lauderdale will house roughly 250 beds to deal with the overflow from hospitals, where emergency rooms are being inundated with concerned patients. The Fort lauderdale Police Department is also setting up a command post at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Public health officials said that as the availability of testing increases, so will the number of COVID-19 patients.
2 men accused of smuggling about $5 million worth of gold bars in plane
Read full article: 2 men accused of smuggling about $5 million worth of gold bars in planeTwo men from Venezuela have been charged with smuggling an estimated $5 million worth of gold bars hidden inside the nose of a private plane that landed at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport last week.... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
2 men accused of smuggling about $5 million worth of gold bars in plane
Read full article: 2 men accused of smuggling about $5 million worth of gold bars in planeTwo men from Venezuela have been charged with smuggling an estimated $5 million worth of gold bars hidden inside the nose of a private plane that landed at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport last week.... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Local 10's Roy Ramos to board flight to Bahamas with relief supplies
Read full article: Local 10's Roy Ramos to board flight to Bahamas with relief suppliesLocal 10 News reporter Roy Ramos was at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Friday morning, getting ready to board a flight to the Bahamas with relief supplies that have been donated by Local 10 News... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Lawsuit filed against FPL, subcontractor following water main break in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against FPL, subcontractor following water main break in Fort LauderdaleFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A lawsuit was filed Friday against Florida Power & Light and its subcontractor, Florida Communications Concepts Inc., a week after a 42-inch water main was damaged at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The incident caused water to be shut off to the city of Fort Lauderdale and neighboring municipalities, including Davie, Tamarac, Oakland Park, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and Wilton Manors. The owners of Phat Boy Sushi Inc. and Morgan Olsen & Olsen LLP hired class-action attorney Adam Moskowitz to represent them in the suit. According to Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, the subcontractor drilled a 6-inch hole in the 42-inch water main July 17 inside the restricted access gates at the airport. Shortly after the water main break occurred, FPL spokesman Bill Orlove said the company was investigating the incident and working with the city.
Water service restored to much of Fort Lauderdale following water main break
Read full article: Water service restored to much of Fort Lauderdale following water main breakFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Water service was restored to much of Fort Lauderdale on Thursday afternoon, thanks to a short-term fix, after a water main break left the city and neighboring municipalities without water service. He said a Florida Power & Light subcontractor repairing electrical lines near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport damaged a 42-inch water main Wednesday. The water main supplies raw water from the city's wellfields to a water treatment plant. We are working to avoid any disruption in your water service, however, please prepare for 24-36 hours without water in the City of Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire Chief Stephen Gollan said the department has never dealt with a water issue of this magnitude before.
Water shut off in parts of Broward County due to water main break
Read full article: Water shut off in parts of Broward County due to water main breakFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Officials in the City of Fort Lauderdale are responding to a water main break. A contractor doing construction work near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport damaged a 42-inch water main, officials said. Officials say residents and businesses in Fort Lauderdale and other neighboring cities should be prepared to be without water service for at least 24 hours. For more information, call the 24-Hour Neighbor Call Center at 954-828-8000Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.