Numerous flights at Miami International Airport were canceled Thursday morning following a fatal plane and helicopter crash near Washington, D.C.

The deadly crash in the Potomac after an American Eagle jet collided with a military helicopter has stirred memories of a long-ago tragedy in Washington, D.C. An Air Florida flight taking off en route to Fort Lauderdale crashed into a bridge and tumbled into the icy Potomac in January 1982.

Gun detections at Miami International Airport hit a new high last year, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The big picture: TSA saw an overall decrease in guns found in passengers' carry-on bags across Florida airports: 817 in 2024 compared to 834 in 2023.

MIAMI -- Long lines formed at Miami International Airport this week as travelers arriving from Colombia reported being stuck in a single line regardless of their citizenship status. Cell phone video circulating online from Tuesday night shows a sea of people waiting in line.

The Trump administration had added extra inspections for passengers from Colombia as part of a pressure campaign. The effects lingered into Wednesday.

MIAMI - The plane crash near Washington D.C. is impacting flights at South Florida's airports.

A new county ordinance would restrict protests at Miami International Airport. Why it matters: MIA is a popular spot for airport workers or political demonstrators to gather, but county officials say recent protests have obstructed access to terminals,

Take a look at those simpler times in these old photos of FLL from the Miami Herald’s archives: Travelers walk through the Fort Lauderdale International Airport terminal in 2001. Miami Herald File Sears executives arrive at the Broward airport in 1955 for the opening of the Sears Town Shopping Center in Fort Lauderdale. Gene Hyde Miami Herald File

Icelandair will commence a brand-new direct service to Miami, Florida, using its latest aircraft, the Airbus A321LR.

The TSA levied nearly $23 million in civil penalties against travelers caught with guns at security checkpoints—a new record and a 10% jump from the previous year.

Since going on sale, $130 one-way was the lowest fare the company promised. Arajet’s website on Friday listed a one-way ticket on May 9 from MIA to Santo Domingo for $126 with a return May 16 for $154. Both fares include taxes and fees.

Envoy Air will operate 128 flights each way on its busiest route from Miami International Airport in January 2025.