Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks fail
Read full article: Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks failHundreds of workers at PortMiami could go on strike if contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and management are not completed by the end of Monday.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sailing canceled for unplanned maintenance
Read full article: Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sailing canceled for unplanned maintenanceThe "World's Largest Cruise Ship" will undergo unplanned maintenance, and travelers will receive a refund for their canceled sailing.
Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in Belfast
Read full article: Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in BelfastPassengers who bought cabins for a 3 1/2-year round-the-world cruise have been waiting months for the vessel to depart.
Cybersecurity firm takes responsibility for tech outage, warns about ‘malicious activity’
Read full article: Cybersecurity firm takes responsibility for tech outage, warns about ‘malicious activity’CrowdStrike’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.
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.
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.
Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landing
Read full article: Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landingPassengers 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.
Fun on cruise ships: Royal Caribbean presents a train-inspired restaurant
Read full article: Fun on cruise ships: Royal Caribbean presents a train-inspired restaurantRoyal Caribbean presented The Royal Railway, a restaurant concept inspired by the turn-of-the-century rail journeys. The interior has LED screens dressed by window frames to enhance the illusion.
Shark attack survivor wants Bahamas to stop treating ‘apex predators’ like ‘pets’
Read full article: Shark attack survivor wants Bahamas to stop treating ‘apex predators’ like ‘pets’A patient who survived a shark attack in the Bahamas and his surgeons are set to talk to the public about his treatment on Thursday in West Palm Beach.
Why giant sequoias, redwoods are thriving in the United Kingdom
Read full article: Why giant sequoias, redwoods are thriving in the United KingdomThe sequoias and redwoods — which aren’t invasive — have still managed to grow and survive after being introduced and planted in the 1800s throughout the northern part of the region.
‘We were all on edge’: El Al plane takes off from Tel Aviv to Miami just before Iran’s attack
Read full article: ‘We were all on edge’: El Al plane takes off from Tel Aviv to Miami just before Iran’s attackYarden Ben-David said his cousin had dreamed of getting married since they were kids. The war in Gaza did not get in the way of his decision to travel to Israel to be with family. He celebrated her bachelorette on Wednesday in Hod HaSharon and her wedding on Friday at a kibbutz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our producers switched jobs with folks from our sister stations and learned a lot about a new city
Read full article: Our producers switched jobs with folks from our sister stations and learned a lot about a new cityAt Graham Media Group, we pride ourselves on being innovative and having the ability to collaborate with anyone. That’s why we went producers from our station to a sister station in another city to learn to learn a thing or two, and teach a thing or two.
U.S. warns against travel to Jamaica over crime risks
Read full article: U.S. warns against travel to Jamaica over crime risksThe U.S. State Department warned Americans against travel to the Bahamas on Monday after gang violence resulted in 18 murders — even in broad daylight — just this year, in Nassau.
Universal promises new Orlando high-tech theme park with new hotel, 2 resorts
Read full article: Universal promises new Orlando high-tech theme park with new hotel, 2 resortsA new Universal park, envisioned as the Epic Universe, is set to open next year in Orlando with five themes — including two that will cater to “Harry Potter” and “Super Nintendo” fans.
U.S. warns against travel to the Bahamas over gang violence
Read full article: U.S. warns against travel to the Bahamas over gang violenceThe U.S. State Department warned Americans against travel to the Bahamas on Monday after gang violence resulted in 18 murders — even in broad daylight — just this year, in Nassau.
JetBlue informs Spirit ‘certain conditions’ of $3.8 billion buyout deal may not be met by deadline
Read full article: JetBlue informs Spirit ‘certain conditions’ of $3.8 billion buyout deal may not be met by deadlineJetBlue Airways warned Friday that it may end its bid to acquire low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend, sending Spirit shares tumbling.
A look at Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: PortMiami is home to the world’s largest cruise ship
Read full article: A look at Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: PortMiami is home to the world’s largest cruise shipRoyal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas — the biggest cruise ship in the world and the first water park at sea — was at PortMiami on Thursday. It has a capacity for 7,600 passengers.
WATCH: World’s largest cruise ship ‘Icon of the Seas’ pulls into PortMiami
Read full article: WATCH: World’s largest cruise ship ‘Icon of the Seas’ pulls into PortMiamiWednesday marked a big day for PortMiami as the one and only Icon of the Seas pulled into its new home port there for the very first time.
Few cancellations, some delays at South Florida airports on busy Christmas Eve
Read full article: Few cancellations, some delays at South Florida airports on busy Christmas EveAs travelers packed South Florida airports for what AAA is calling the busiest holiday season yet, some of their flights were delayed.
Gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 14 people in Czech Republic's worst mass shooting
Read full article: Gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 14 people in Czech Republic's worst mass shootingPrague’s police chief says a lone gunman opened fire in a university, killing at least 14 people and injuring 25 more.
Pair of systems likely to cause weather-related Christmas travel headaches
Read full article: Pair of systems likely to cause weather-related Christmas travel headachesA pair of systems are set to produce rain and snow in the central and western states ahead of Christmas Eve and affect the East Coast after Christmas.
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.
Developing: Man appears in court after false alarm at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport
Read full article: Developing: Man appears in court after false alarm at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood AirportHours after deputies evacuated an area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a man appeared in Broward County court facing charges over a false airport threat.
TSA demonstrates proper way for FLL passengers to pack, travel with firearm
Read full article: TSA demonstrates proper way for FLL passengers to pack, travel with firearmTransportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at Fort Lauderdale Airport spent Friday morning demonstrating and describing how to properly travel with a firearm.
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.
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depthsParticipants — who must be certified divers — draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Will guided tours of Holy Land be canceled or delayed?
Read full article: Israel-Hamas conflict: Will guided tours of Holy Land be canceled or delayed?Since the war between Israel and Hamas started on Oct. 7, it’s fair to wonder how those who have planned trips or tours in the region will be affected.
How remote desert town in Texas became such an arts Mecca
Read full article: How remote desert town in Texas became such an arts MeccaBack in 1971, Donald Judd was a renown artist who was already a success in New York City, but he pined for something that even an arts haven like the Big Apple couldn’t offer.
8 injured when JetBlue flight from Ecuador hits severe turbulence as it approaches Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: 8 injured when JetBlue flight from Ecuador hits severe turbulence as it approaches Fort LauderdaleA JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale hit extreme turbulence while landing in South Florida on Monday, injuring seven passengers and a crew member, the airline said in a statement.
Seaplane tours over Lake Superior to bring fall colors into brighter light for tourists
Read full article: Seaplane tours over Lake Superior to bring fall colors into brighter light for touristsThis is one option for viewing fall colors that might give enthusiasts a more unique perspective than usual.
Largest cruise ship in the world to set sail from Miami, now taking early bookings
Read full article: Largest cruise ship in the world to set sail from Miami, now taking early bookingsRoyal Caribbean's newest ship, set to depart from Miami in 2024, is now accepting bookings due to high demand, according to the cruise line.
JetBlue said it would give up as many as five gates at FLL in billion dollar Spirit Airlines deal
Read full article: JetBlue said it would give up as many as five gates at FLL in billion dollar Spirit Airlines dealJetBlue Airways said Monday it has reached agreement to turn over Spirit Airlines’ operations at airports in Boston and Newark, New Jersey, as JetBlue ramps up its effort to win regulatory or court approval to buy Spirit.
A computer issue is holding up United flights. The airline and FAA don’t know how long it will last
Read full article: A computer issue is holding up United flights. The airline and FAA don’t know how long it will lastUnited Airlines says it has fixed the technology problem that briefly prevented its flights nationwide from taking off.
U.S. citizens need to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible,’ U.S. Embassy warns
Read full article: U.S. citizens need to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible,’ U.S. Embassy warnsThe U.S. Embassy in Haiti issued a security alert on Wednesday warning U.S. citizens need to leave the troubled Caribbean country “as soon as possible”
American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike, although a walkout still unlikely
Read full article: American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike, although a walkout still unlikelyFlight attendants at American Airlines say they are willing to strike as negotiations for pay raises drag on.
The ‘Pasty Olympics’ set to be hosted by town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Read full article: The ‘Pasty Olympics’ set to be hosted by town in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaEvery summer, the town of Calumet in the northernmost tip of the Upper Peninsula hosts a pasty festival, an event to celebrate the popular food in the region. But this year's event will feature something new.
Brightline makes important scheduling announcement about service between South Florida and Orlando
Read full article: Brightline makes important scheduling announcement about service between South Florida and OrlandoSome travelers with plans to visit Orlando on Brightline’s newest route from South Florida will have to rework their plans.
US backs efforts to send security force to Haiti; ex-president Boniface Alexandre dies
Read full article: US backs efforts to send security force to Haiti; ex-president Boniface Alexandre diesBoniface Alexandre, who served as president of Haiti from 2004 to 2006 after the coup that overthrew Jean-Bertrand Aristide for the second time, died on Friday. He was 87.
Starting in 2024, US citizens will need this when traveling to Europe
Read full article: Starting in 2024, US citizens will need this when traveling to EuropeStarting in 2024, travelers who have previously come to the continent without a visa will need an additional authorization document that is linked to a passport.
Here’s how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortage
Read full article: Here’s how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortageThe average annual salary for a controller in 2021 was $129,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and controllers also get to have top-notch benefits working for the government.
Former Splash Mountain site gets first touch of ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’
Read full article: Former Splash Mountain site gets first touch of ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom Park has a new look this week, after the centerpiece of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" is installed at the former Splash Mountain site.
South Florida airports see more delays, cancelations ahead of busy holiday weekend
Read full article: South Florida airports see more delays, cancelations ahead of busy holiday weekendTravel disruptions continued for passengers at South Florida’s airports on Tuesday as flights were canceled nationwide due to multiple storms in the area.
Your eyes could be smiling at this opportunity Ireland is offering
Read full article: Your eyes could be smiling at this opportunity Ireland is offeringThe Irish government has launched an initiative called “Our Living Islands,” a 10-year plan that aims to revitalize more than a dozen islands off the country’s coast.
Did you know you can ride a submarine in the Great Lakes?
Read full article: Did you know you can ride a submarine in the Great Lakes?If you’ve turned on the news in the last few days, you probably already know about the Titan submersible, a submarine of sorts that has been missing since Sunday after a voyage to the wreckage sight of the Titanic.
Metromover woes: Escalator fix at one station now won’t come until after Christmas — of 2024
Read full article: Metromover woes: Escalator fix at one station now won’t come until after Christmas — of 2024Broken elevators and escalators, some sitting dormant for over a year, are plaguing Miami’s Metromover system, and are causing large concerns for riders, especially those with disabilities.
Disney Doubling Down on Private Island Concept With New Bahamas Cruise Retreat
Read full article: Disney Doubling Down on Private Island Concept With New Bahamas Cruise RetreatThe three largest cruise ship lines saw $900 million a month drain into the ocean during the pandemic. While Disney Cruise Line was not immune to such dire straits, they are roaring back following the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Spirit Airlines customers frustrated after ‘technical issue’ causes cancellations, delays at FLL
Read full article: Spirit Airlines customers frustrated after ‘technical issue’ causes cancellations, delays at FLLFrustration for Spirit Airlines customers continued Thursday after a handful of flights were canceled at Fort Lauderdale Airport due to “technical issues.”
Northern lights can be viewed roughly 200 times a year at this resort
Read full article: Northern lights can be viewed roughly 200 times a year at this resortYes, it’s brutally cold there — temperatures can fall to as low as minus-40 degrees in the winter — but it can be a paradise if you enjoy the northern lights.
Florida-bound passenger on Frontier flight facing charges after allegedly hitting flight attendant with intercom phone
Read full article: Florida-bound passenger on Frontier flight facing charges after allegedly hitting flight attendant with intercom phoneA passenger headed to Florida is facing assault charges after allegedly hitting a Frontier flight attendant with an intercom phone, according to police.