David Lyons
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Miami, FL, United States
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First Baptist Fort Lauderdale pastor resigns, search begins
Pastor James Welch, whose four years at the helm of the sprawling First Baptist Church in downtown Fort Lauderdale was marked by controversy, has resigned and the congregation has launched a search for a replacement, church officials said. → Read More
U.S. sues to block JetBlue takeover of South Florida-based Spirit Airlines
The federal government sued to stop JetBlue Airways from taking over South Florida-based Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal. The Department of Justice alleged the merger would narrow choices for consumers. The companies assert the agreement would open more flights and lower prices. → Read More
2 arrested after venue owner waves gun at wedding reception
Two men were arrested after the owner of Cielo Farms in Southwest Ranches, a venue for wedding receptions and other celebratory events, allegedly threatened the guests with a gun as he demanded that they vacate the premises. → Read More
Fort Lauderdale police serve up Spring Break safety rules
Spring Breakers visiting Fort Lauderdale should take time to review a set of rules and guidelines that the police department says are designed to ensure a that each vacationer has a safe and enjoyable stay. → Read More
Spring Breakers flock to South Florida despite rising prices, tough rules
South Florida, brace yourself. The annual influx of Spring Breakers is underway → Read More
A new 30-story apartment tower envisioned for south of New River in Fort Lauderdale
A proposed 30-story residential tower south of the New River in Fort Lauderdale is under review by the city on land that was once designated for an affordable micro-apartment project by the AIDS Health Foundation. → Read More
Here’s when Brightline may start offering trips from South Florida to Orlando this year
Brightline, South Florida’s higher-speed intercity railroad, is gearing up its customers for the prospect that fast train rides to Orlando come in its second quarter — sometime this spring to early summer. → Read More
JetBlue mounts full-court press for Spirit buyout approval
JetBlue Airways, faced with federal resistance to its proposed buyout of Spirit Airlines, has mounted an aggressive campaign to rally political and business support for the $3.8 billion deal. Among other things, the airline is offering more service from Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere to demonstrate the future benefits for consumers. → Read More
South Florida mayors back bid to dissolve travel visa backlog
A half dozen South Florida mayors have signed a petition to U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in a bid to ease visa backlogs that they say impedes inbound international travel to the U.S. and hurts the tourism business. → Read More
EL AL starting Fort Lauderdale flights to Israel this fall
El Al, the national airline of Israel, intends to start service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in September with seasonal flights to Tel Aviv. The carrier, which has served Miami for several years, will start daily flights in early 2024. → Read More
JetBlue unveils 250-flight plan for Fort Lauderdale, starting with trips to Tallahassee
JetBlue Airways unveiled a long-term plan that would result in the operation of 250 daily flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including nonstops to Tallahassee in 2024. → Read More
Norse Atlantic to start Fort Lauderdale-London flights in May for under $200
Norse Atlantic Airways, the discount international carrier serving Europe from Florida, said Tuesday it plans to introduce service to London’s Gatwick Airport out of Fort Lauderdale in late May. → Read More
Edition hotel with halo top planned for Fort Lauderdale’s central beach
A 176-room, luxury Edition Hotel with 25 residential units is planned for Fort Lauderdale's Central Beach area. The project would introduce to the city a 5-star hotel chain that operates properties in North American, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. → Read More
Condo tower south of Bahia Mar would offer boat show views
A 26-floor luxury condominium tower with units bigger than 4,000 square feet is being planned for waterfront land south of Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale and to the west of a city fire house off State Road A1A. → Read More
‘Nowhere to go’? High-rises help South Florida grow up
The COVID-driven surge of migration to South Florida is pushing tri-county cities into a phase of high-rise development that many rarely saw before. Is there nowhere to go but up? → Read More
‘Nowhere to go’? High-rises help South Florida grow up
The COVID-driven surge of migration to South Florida is pushing tri-county cities into a phase of high-rise development that many rarely saw before. Is there nowhere to go but up? → Read More
2, including estranged wife, face charges in stabbing death of missing South Florida man
Gianni Coto, a South Florida man reported missing late last month, has been found dead in Indian River County, and detectives have arrested his estranged wife and another man as suspects in his murder, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said Monday. → Read More
Hollywood’s Diplomat sold for reported $835M, will be managed by Hilton
The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood has changed owners in a reported $835 million deal. The new owners also signed a management agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings to oversee the resort’s operations under the Curio Collection by Hilton flag. → Read More
Make way! Towers of 45 and 47 floors planned for lower Flagler Village in Fort Lauderdale
A pair of apartment towers that would rise above 450 feet are envisioned for lower Flagler Village by a New York developer who expects to build them slightly south of the Dalmar Hotel on North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The buildings would also offer more than 10,000 square feet of retail. → Read More
Fort Lauderdale’s New River drawbridge reopens after tying up marine traffic
The decades-old railroad drawbridge over the New River in Fort Lauderdale reopened Friday night after it was shut down, tying up boat traffic and hitting the pocketbooks of countless marine businesses that count on the waterway for their livelihoods. → Read More