A technical issue with American Airlines caused a brief nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve, delaying passengers during the holiday travel season. The FAA lifted the stop after an hour.

The Flagler Memorial Bridge in Palm Beach malfunctioned on Wednesday morning, causing traffic delays. It was fixed and reopened by 8:17 a.m., with officials yet to comment on the cause.

The Area Agency on Aging and United Way offer eligible seniors in Broward County free Lyft rides for essential trips, with an option for caregiver accompaniment.

South Florida airports, including Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, anticipate record holiday travel numbers and advise travelers to arrive early.

Sanitary sewer main upgrades will cause traffic disruptions on University Drive in Davie, with lane closures from December 17-23, 2024. The project will not affect sewer services but will produce construction noise.

Two American Airlines flights faced disruptions: one hit a parked plane in Philadelphia and another had an emergency landing in New York due to a bird strike. There were no injuries in either incident.

Miami-Dade Transit will run a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day, with Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover operational, but MetroLink closed. Regular service resumes Dec 24 and 26. Other services and digital resources remain available.

A new Publix with a boat dock opens on Hollywood Beach, offering convenience to boaters and a waterfront view, aiming to become a local gathering spot.

AAA projects 120 million travelers during the holiday season, with 7.1 million from Florida. Travel includes 107 million drivers and increased airfare costs.

A fuel spill on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami caused major traffic delays as responders worked to clear the incident, with all lanes near West Okeechobee Road closed.

American Airlines has stopped flights to Haiti due to worsening violence and insecurity, joining other airlines. The country faces rising gang activity and political turmoil.

The Miami-Dade DTPW extends Metromover hours during Art Week to facilitate travel to Art Basel, incorporating the city's art into the transit experience.

The Flamingo Greenway Project in Pembroke Pines began construction for a recreational greenway which will include a multi-use path and landscaping by March 2026.