airports /tags/airports airports en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:38:00 GMT CFO tells Florida voters don’t believe ‘big government apologists’ hype on property tax /government-politics/2026-06-04/cfo-tells-florida-voters-dont-believe-big-government-apologists-hype-on-property-tax Ingoglia has been making the case for months that local governments have engaged in wasteful spending for the last five years, creating the premise that cities and counties can absorb the financial hit that would come their way if the package passes. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:38:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-04/cfo-tells-florida-voters-dont-believe-big-government-apologists-hype-on-property-tax Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix Did Trump's FAA slash the staffing target for air traffic control? /business/2026-05-28/did-trumps-faa-slash-the-staffing-target-for-air-traffic-control The Federal Aviation Administration released a new air traffic controller staffing plan that showed a reduced target of 12,563 controllers, down from its previous forecast of 14,633. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association disagrees with the staffing model. Thu, 28 May 2026 16:40:00 GMT /business/2026-05-28/did-trumps-faa-slash-the-staffing-target-for-air-traffic-control Loreben Tuquero | PolitiFact Despite airline industry pressures, Florida airports are among the cheapest places to fly /business/2026-05-07/despite-airline-industry-pressures-florida-airports-are-among-the-cheapest-places-to-fly Among large airports, Tampa, Orlando, Miami and Fort Lauderdale were among the most affordable from which to travel, according to an April analysis. Thu, 07 May 2026 13:18:23 GMT /business/2026-05-07/despite-airline-industry-pressures-florida-airports-are-among-the-cheapest-places-to-fly Gabriella Paul It’s now up to DeSantis whether to rename Palm Beach airport for Trump /government-politics/2026-02-19/its-now-up-to-desantis-whether-to-rename-palm-beach-airport-for-trump The Florida Senate voted Thursday to rename the Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. The House passed its version of the measure earlier this week, sending the bill directly to Gov. Ron DeSantis desk for consideration. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:17:57 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-19/its-now-up-to-desantis-whether-to-rename-palm-beach-airport-for-trump Mitch Perry and Jay Waagmeester | Florida Phoenix Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president’s name /business/2026-02-17/trump-family-business-files-for-trademark-rights-on-any-airports-using-the-presidents-name The Trump family company wants to trademark the use of the president's name on any airports but says it doesn't plan on charging a fee — at least for a proposed renaming of one near his Florida home. Applications filed by the Trump Organization with the federal trademark office are seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:43:41 GMT /business/2026-02-17/trump-family-business-files-for-trademark-rights-on-any-airports-using-the-presidents-name Bernard Condon | Associated Press 'Are you serious?': Long lines at FLL as airlines cut flights because of shutdown /transportation/2025-11-07/airport-flights-delays-cancellations-faa-fll The Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown is now in effect. At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, security lines stretched well past the barricades in Terminal 1, with 18 cancellations and 81 delayed departures by lunchtime Friday according to tracking website FlightAware. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:24:13 GMT /transportation/2025-11-07/airport-flights-delays-cancellations-faa-fll Carlton Gillespie What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown /government-politics/2025-11-07/what-to-know-about-10-reduction-in-flights-at-us-airports-caused-by-the-government-shutdown Major U.S. airports are among those facing 10% reductions in air traffic Friday due to the government shutdown. In addition to the reduced flight traffic, the shutdown has led to more flight delays, with experts advising travelers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport, among other tips. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-07/what-to-know-about-10-reduction-in-flights-at-us-airports-caused-by-the-government-shutdown Josh Funk and Rio Yamat | Associated Press Florida Keys Marathon Airport runway set to reopen after major upgrade /business/2025-10-04/florida-keys-marathon-airport-runway-set-to-reopen-after-major-upgrade The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport is officially returning to full operation following completion of an infrastructure project, with Monroe County officials scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:01:33 GMT /business/2025-10-04/florida-keys-marathon-airport-runway-set-to-reopen-after-major-upgrade SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff Is South Florida's shine dimming for tourists? /business/2025-09-02/tourism-south-florida-canada-miami Tourism is growing statewide, but air travel has slowed at South Florida's two major airports after record years. One reason is that fewer Canadians are coming. But cruise passengers continue crowding PortMiami and Port Everglades, while hotel tourism tax collection remains strong. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:58:13 GMT /business/2025-09-02/tourism-south-florida-canada-miami Tom Hudson Broward to decline funds for North Perry's aging air traffic control tower /south-florida/2025-08-12/north-perry-airport-safety-traffic-control-tower The grant termination comes as North Perry Airport's safety record is under increased scrutiny. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:33:33 GMT /south-florida/2025-08-12/north-perry-airport-safety-traffic-control-tower Jake Shore