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Miami airport gets first-of-its-kind ‘laser wall’ tech to detect intruders
Read full article: Miami airport gets first-of-its-kind ‘laser wall’ tech to detect intrudersThere is now a new surveillance system in place at Miami International Airport to bust intruders trying to breach its fence — and it’s the first airport in the nation to have it installed.
Jury paves the way for 2 Live Crew to retake control of records that changed hip hop
Read full article: Jury paves the way for 2 Live Crew to retake control of records that changed hip hopA decision by a Florida jury is paving the way for the surviving members of 2 Live Crew to retake control of much of their iconic discography, following a yearslong copyright dispute.
Freight forwarder admits to illegal Miami-Moscow shipments
Read full article: Freight forwarder admits to illegal Miami-Moscow shipmentsA 49-year-old freight forwarder is awaiting sentencing in Miami federal court after recently admitting to violating U.S. laws — while doing business in Miami-Dade County.
Miami airport janitor accused of swiping passenger’s pricey Rolexes
Read full article: Miami airport janitor accused of swiping passenger’s pricey RolexesA janitor working at Miami International Airport is accused of surreptitiously swiping two Rolexes from a passenger’s duty-free bag; police say while he went to a place where people couldn’t see him, the cameras were watching.
Police: Man bleeding from head arrested at Miami airport, along with companion, after refusing to get off plane
Read full article: Police: Man bleeding from head arrested at Miami airport, along with companion, after refusing to get off planeA man and a woman were arrested Tuesday at Miami International Airport after boarding an American Airlines flight that was heading to Las Vegas, authorities confirmed.
Video shows man stabbing teen 18 times at Miami airport, authorities say
Read full article: Video shows man stabbing teen 18 times at Miami airport, authorities saySurveillance video released Wednesday shows the moments authorities say a man stabbed a 17-year-old transgender girl at Miami International Airport in late July.
Debby disrupts travel plans as delays, cancellations continue at South Florida airports
Read full article: Debby disrupts travel plans as delays, cancellations continue at South Florida airportsHeavy winds, rain, and flooding brought on by Hurricane Debby in the Big Bend area of the state have left many travelers affected by the storm.
Debby affects incoming and outgoing flights at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Debby affects incoming and outgoing flights at Miami International AirportDebby, a tropical storm strengthening into a hurricane, caused flight cancellations and delays on Sunday at Miami International Airport.
Man with ‘Love’ last name stands accused of stabbing trans teen 18 times at MIA
Read full article: Man with ‘Love’ last name stands accused of stabbing trans teen 18 times at MIAA judge read a police report and told a 29-year-old suspect during a Miami-Dade County court hearing on Monday that he was accused of stabbing a 17-year-old victim 18 times with a butcher knife.
FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crash
Read full article: FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crashCrowdStrike’s software update to Microsoft computers impacted the operations of American Airlines, Delta, United, Spirit, and Allegiant on Friday at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Global tech outage causes disruptions in South Florida
Read full article: Global tech outage causes disruptions in South FloridaA worldwide technology outage affected airports around the world Friday, including in South Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that several airlines requested their assistance Friday morning with ground stops for their fleets until the issue was resolved.
Fire on plane: Austrians on way to Copa America final in Miami act quickly after flash flame
Read full article: Fire on plane: Austrians on way to Copa America final in Miami act quickly after flash flameOliver Jankai — a European who traveled with his family to witness the Copa America final — said he threw a bag that had caught fire on the plane that was supposed to fly them from San Francisco to Miami on Friday.
Amid infrastructure woes, $600M approved for MIA fixes: ‘You will see a significant difference’
Read full article: Amid infrastructure woes, $600M approved for MIA fixes: ‘You will see a significant difference’Miami-Dade Commissioners took swift action Wednesday to address malfunctioning escalators and elevators at Miami International Airport.
More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
Read full article: More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surgesAgents for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday screened 3 million airline passengers in a single day for the first time ever.
VIDEO: Green liquid pours from ceilings at Miami airport — here’s what it was
Read full article: VIDEO: Green liquid pours from ceilings at Miami airport — here’s what it wasVideo posted by Only in Dade shows a mysterious, fluorescent green liquid pouring from the ceilings at Miami International Airport on the July 4 holiday, causing a big mess.
Sex offender caught with child sexual abuse material at MIA, police say
Read full article: Sex offender caught with child sexual abuse material at MIA, police sayA man previously convicted of child rape was arrested at Miami International Airport on Wednesday after authorities said they found two files of child sexual abuse material on his phone.
Fugitive arrested at Miami International Airport sentenced to over 8 years in prison
Read full article: Fugitive arrested at Miami International Airport sentenced to over 8 years in prisonA 54-year-old Florida fugitive who was arrested last year at the Miami International Airport was in federal prison on Saturday where he will remain for over eight years before going on probation as a registered sex offender for two decades.
Duo tied to Sinaloa cartel now charged federally in 2022 ‘execution’ at Miami Springs hotel
Read full article: Duo tied to Sinaloa cartel now charged federally in 2022 ‘execution’ at Miami Springs hotelA man and woman tied to Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa drug cartel are now facing federal charges in connection with a 2022 “execution-style murder” at a “couples-only” hotel near the Miami International Airport, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday.
Video shows air conditioner heist at Holiday Inn near Miami airport; couple jailed
Read full article: Video shows air conditioner heist at Holiday Inn near Miami airport; couple jailedAuthorities released surveillance video of a couple accused of a hotel heist near Miami International Airport Thursday, but they said the pair weren’t after cash or valuables.
‘Totally inexcusable’: GOP electeds weigh in on MIA Cuban delegation flap
Read full article: ‘Totally inexcusable’: GOP electeds weigh in on MIA Cuban delegation flapThe controversy over a group of Cuban officials given a tour of Transportation Security Administration facilities at Miami International Airport continues to resonate, with three elected Republicans adding to the uproar.
Customs agents detain Davie resident at MIA, report finding images of child sex abuse victims
Read full article: Customs agents detain Davie resident at MIA, report finding images of child sex abuse victimsOne of the child sex abuse victims was between the ages of 10 to 12 years old. Federal agents reported finding an image of the girl and other child sex abuse victims in a man’s phone after he arrived at Miami International Airport.
Construction of $50M new maintenance hangar begins at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Construction of $50M new maintenance hangar begins at Miami International AirportOn Wednesday morning, at Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated a groundbreaking at the site of the new $50 million AAR maintenance hangar.
Nebraska man caught with child sexual abuse material at Miami airport, police say
Read full article: Nebraska man caught with child sexual abuse material at Miami airport, police sayA “routine border search” at Miami International Airport turned up two photos and two videos of child sexual abuse material on a 53-year-old man’s phone, according to police.
Miami International Airport deals with large crowds after weather-related delays
Read full article: Miami International Airport deals with large crowds after weather-related delaysThere were storms on Friday night and Saturday morning in Miami-Dade County. There was wintry weather on Sunday in New England and California. Flight cancellations and delays had travelers resting on the floor at Miami International Airport.
‘Happy to be here:’ Americans relieved as another flight evacuates citizens from Haiti to Miami
Read full article: ‘Happy to be here:’ Americans relieved as another flight evacuates citizens from Haiti to MiamiThe second flight chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis transporting U.S. citizens out of Haiti landed at Miami International Airport on Thursday.
Federal officials say they're investigating a tire problem on an American Airlines flight to LA
Read full article: Federal officials say they're investigating a tire problem on an American Airlines flight to LAThe Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.
Undercover operations lead to citations, arrests of illegal rideshare drivers at South Florida airports
Read full article: Undercover operations lead to citations, arrests of illegal rideshare drivers at South Florida airportsFake Uber and Lyft drivers were busted last weekend at Miami International Airport soliciting rides.
Mayor launches ‘I AM ❤ MIA’ campaign at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Mayor launches ‘I AM ❤ MIA’ campaign at Miami International AirportAmid a $1.7 billion plan to address neglect, a group of Miami-Dade County leaders wearing blue “I AM ❤ MIA” safety vests were at the Miami International Airport on Thursday.
Here’s why officials say parking problems could be a thing of the past at MIA
Read full article: Here’s why officials say parking problems could be a thing of the past at MIAMiami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava led a groundbreaking ceremony for a new innovative parking garage at Miami International Airport on Tuesday morning.
Man arrested on child pornography charges at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Man arrested on child pornography charges at Miami International AirportA 54-year-old man was arrested Monday at Miami International Airport after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer discovered five videos of suspected child pornography, authorities said.
BSO sergeant arrested at Miami International Airport
Read full article: BSO sergeant arrested at Miami International AirportA Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested Tuesday at Miami International Airport after being caught with drugs by Customs and Border Protection officials, authorities said.
American Airlines launches non-stop service between MIA and Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas
Read full article: American Airlines launches non-stop service between MIA and Governor’s Harbour, BahamasAmerican Airlines will now be flying to a brand-new Caribbean destination from Miami International Airport.
Teenage basketball players displaced during Israel-Hamas war arrive at Miami-Dade
Read full article: Teenage basketball players displaced during Israel-Hamas war arrive at Miami-DadeA group of 24 teenagers and their basketball coach Sagee Katav arrived on Tuesday at Miami International Airport from Israel.
Biden will go to Michigan to meet with United Auto Workers members
Read full article: Biden will go to Michigan to meet with United Auto Workers membersPresident Joe Biden will visit Michigan to meet with members of the United Auto Workers, according to a campaign official speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Biden calls Trump a 'loser' as he raises money on ex-president's home turf in Florida
Read full article: Biden calls Trump a 'loser' as he raises money on ex-president's home turf in FloridaPresident Joe Biden called Donald Trump a “loser" as he raised money for his reelection campaign on his predecessor's home turf in Florida.
Miami International Airport’s neglect: Gimenez reacts to mayor blaming past administrations
Read full article: Miami International Airport’s neglect: Gimenez reacts to mayor blaming past administrationsA broken Skytrain, elevators, escalators and moving walkways on the fritz and general infrastructure in disrepair have plagued the Miami International Airport in recent years.
Boeing 747 cargo plane makes emergency landing shortly after takeoff at Miami airport
Read full article: Boeing 747 cargo plane makes emergency landing shortly after takeoff at Miami airportA witness saw sparks shooting from a cargo plane as it made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff.
Video captures flames shooting from Atlas Air plane as it makes emergency landing in Miami
Read full article: Video captures flames shooting from Atlas Air plane as it makes emergency landing in MiamiCellphone video shows flames shooting from a plane as it made an emergency landing Thursday night at Miami International Airport.
Amid complaints of disrepair, mayor promises improvements for Miami airport
Read full article: Amid complaints of disrepair, mayor promises improvements for Miami airportA broken Skytrain, elevators, escalators and moving walkways on the fritz and general infrastructure in disrepair have plagued the Miami International Airport in recent years.
Key West High School band ready to march their way into London for New Year’s Day parade
Read full article: Key West High School band ready to march their way into London for New Year’s Day paradeTheir instruments are checked in and now the Key West High School marching band is about to cross the pond from Miami International Airport to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade.
Holiday travel: Flood and wind warnings issued, airlines affected as strong storm hits the Northeast
Read full article: Holiday travel: Flood and wind warnings issued, airlines affected as strong storm hits the NortheastA storm barreling through the Northeastern U.S. has flooded roads and downed trees, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands, forced flight cancellations and school closures, and killed at least four people.
Holiday travel weather: Storm drenches Florida and causes floods in South Carolina as it moves up East Coast
Read full article: Holiday travel weather: Storm drenches Florida and causes floods in South Carolina as it moves up East CoastA late-year storm has unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barrels up the East Coast.
Miami Beach grandmother pleads not guilty to plotting ex-son-in-law’s murder
Read full article: Miami Beach grandmother pleads not guilty to plotting ex-son-in-law’s murderA Miami Beach grandmother accused of conspiring to murder her ex-son-in-law pleaded not guilty in a Tallahassee courtroom Monday afternoon.
Pro-Israel demonstrators outside Miami International Airport protesting Qatar Airways
Read full article: Pro-Israel demonstrators outside Miami International Airport protesting Qatar AirwaysA group has to protest at Miami International Airport on Sunday, asking the United States to reconsider any relations with Qatar.
US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekend
Read full article: US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekendA record number of passengers traveled through U.S. airports over Thanksgiving weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Plan ahead: Thanksgiving-related travel traffic is highest on Wednesday, Sunday, feds warn
Read full article: Plan ahead: Thanksgiving-related travel traffic is highest on Wednesday, Sunday, feds warnThanksgiving Day eve travel was going smoothly on Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and at Miami International Airport.
Group of South Florida rabbis fly to Israel to volunteer, donate items
Read full article: Group of South Florida rabbis fly to Israel to volunteer, donate itemsA large group of South Florida rabbis and parents touched down in Israel Sunday to show their support for the country in crisis amid the ongoing war.
‘Buildings were shaking’: More survival stories from Israel at Miami International Airport
Read full article: ‘Buildings were shaking’: More survival stories from Israel at Miami International AirportA mother with her children from Broward County was on her way back home from Israel to Hollywood on Monday at Miami International Airport.
WATCH: Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Florida International University students
Read full article: WATCH: Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Florida International University studentsU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Florida International University’s main campus on Thursday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.
Video evidence shows TSA agents allegedly stealing from passengers at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Video evidence shows TSA agents allegedly stealing from passengers at Miami International AirportSurveillance video has been released in the case of three TSA agents who were arrested for stealing from passengers as they went through security at Miami International Airport.
Pilot on flight from Miami to Chile dies after mid-flight medical emergency
Read full article: Pilot on flight from Miami to Chile dies after mid-flight medical emergencyA flight from Miami International Airport to Chile’s capital diverted to Panama City Monday after one of its pilots suffered a mid-flight medical emergency and later died.
Police: Trio of TSA officers conspired to steal from MIA flyers
Read full article: Police: Trio of TSA officers conspired to steal from MIA flyersMiami-Dade police arrested three Transportation Security Administration officers Thursday after accusing them of conspiring to steal passengers’ money as they went through screening at Miami International Airport.
Frontier Airlines passengers furious when bags don’t arrive after they were stranded in Cancun
Read full article: Frontier Airlines passengers furious when bags don’t arrive after they were stranded in CancunA Fourth of July vacation was ruined for a group of over a hundred Frontier Airlines passengers at Miami International Airport.
Local 10 News gets inside look at new ‘nightclub narcotic’ sweeping South Florida’s party scene
Read full article: Local 10 News gets inside look at new ‘nightclub narcotic’ sweeping South Florida’s party sceneAuthorities are giving Local 10 News viewers an inside look and warning about a designer drug sweeping South Florida’s party scene called “pink cocaine.”
Chirping sounds lead Miami airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggs
Read full article: Chirping sounds lead Miami airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggsThe 24 bright green baby parrots began chirping and bobbing their heads the second anyone neared the large cages that have been their homes since hatching in March.
Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggs
Read full article: Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggsThe 24 bright green baby parrots chirp and bob their heads the second anyone nears the large cages that have been their homes since hatching in March.
AP source: Vice President Kamala Harris postpones MTV event due to Hollywood writers' strike
Read full article: AP source: Vice President Kamala Harris postpones MTV event due to Hollywood writers' strikeAn MTV special on mental health that was expected to feature Vice President Kamala Harris next week has been postponed.
Brooklyn women arrested at MIA after kick to Miami-Dade cop’s groin
Read full article: Brooklyn women arrested at MIA after kick to Miami-Dade cop’s groinTwo New York women, apparently flying back home, were arrested Wednesday afternoon after assaulting multiple police officers at Miami International Airport, authorities said.
American Airlines pilots picket at Miami airport after union strike vote
Read full article: American Airlines pilots picket at Miami airport after union strike voteA group of American Airlines pilots were picketing at Miami International Airport on Monday, and that wasn't the only airport where it happened.
Group of children gets special lesson at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Group of children gets special lesson at Miami International AirportA group of about 40 children and their parents visited Miami International Airport on Monday for a special lesson on what it’s like to travel on your own.
Delta Airlines restarts 2 daily Miami-Havana flights
Read full article: Delta Airlines restarts 2 daily Miami-Havana flightsYudith Padron was flying out of Miami International Airport to Havana on Monday morning. She said in Spanish that she had chosen Delta over American Airlines because it was “cheaper to travel.”
American Airlines hosts ‘Aviation Day’ for Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida at Miami Airport
Read full article: American Airlines hosts ‘Aviation Day’ for Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida at Miami AirportAmerican Airlines hosted an event Saturday to celebrate the success of women in aviation and empower girls in South Florida to “dream big” while exploring careers in the industry.
Woman tried to bite cops who booted her from flight at Miami airport, police say
Read full article: Woman tried to bite cops who booted her from flight at Miami airport, police sayA Texas woman is facing a host of charges in South Florida after police said she fought officers kicking her off a Frontier Airlines flight at Miami International Airport Tuesday afternoon.