Spirit Airlines to serve Alabama for the first time, offering nonstop flight from BHM to Fort Lauderdale

Starting Oct. 10, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport will partner with low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop service from Birmingham to Fort Lauderdale, marking the airline's first time serving Alabama. The flight will be the only direct flight the airport offers to the South Florida city. Fasten your seatbelt and head to Birmingham! ✈️ Daily flights […]
Lauderdale County Circuit Court judge arrested on 18 felony charges

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday that an Alabama circuit court judge has been arrested on 18 felony charges following an audit by the Office of Public Accounts. The audit examined the Lauderdale County Chief Judge's Judicial Administration Fund and Law Library Fund. According to the Marshall's Office, 11th Judicial Circuit Judge Gilbert P. […]
Video Shows Large Tornado Rip Through Fort Lauderdale, Causing Explosive Electrical Burst

A tornado on Saturday ripped through Fort Lauderdale, bursting power lines and destroying a nearby boat, video footage showed. A video posted on X (formerly Twitter) about a local resident showing a natural disaster blowing through Florida City. One video showed the tornado hitting what appeared to be power lines, causing an explosion as green […]
State of emergency declared in Fort Lauderdale after unprecedented 2 feet of rainfall

A state of emergency was declared in parts of South Florida on Thursday after the city of Fort Lauderdale received more than two feet of rain. The order was issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis after historic floods closed the airport for more than 24 hours, shut down high-speed rail services and forced hundreds of residents […]