FAA has received 3,000 reports of unruly airline passengers in 2021 so far

Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.

Airbnb bans certain new listings as COVID-19 eviction moratorium set to end

Airbnb announced a new initiative in hopes of better protecting renters as the CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire later this month.

FAA cracking down on unruly passengers with hefty fines

Of the roughly 3,000 reports of unruly passengers, 2,300 were due to passengers refusing to comply with mask requirements.

Judge may rule on Florida's cruise lawsuit as soon as next week

On Thursday, Judge Steven Merryday picked apart the federal government's claim that the CDC should have broad authority to maintain any guidelines it deems necessary. He also, however, admonished Gov. Ron DeSantis for speaking out of turn.

Despite legal battles, cruise schedules push forward from Florida ports

Ahead of a hearing Thursday on a federal lawsuit about the CDC’s guidelines for cruising, major cruise companies announced sailings as soon as July from South Florida this summer.

Norwegian Cruise Line plans Florida sailings, stands by vaccine requirement

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans to set sail from two Florida ports requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- despite state legislation banning businesses from asking for proof.

Carnival restarting cruises for fully vaccinated passengers July 3 from Texas

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Judge set to hear arguments in cruise ship fight this week

A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Florida’s bid to block federal restrictions on cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic, while U.S. Department of Justice attorneys point to a return to cruising by mid-summer.

CDC says Florida lawsuit could block summer cruises to Alaska

U.S. officials say Florida’s lawsuit against the federal government over conditions for cruise lines to resume sailing could threaten plans to restart cruising in Alaska.

Behind the scenes of building new 8-lane span for Howard Frankland Bridge

It is Tampa Bay’s most traveled bridge, and part of it is being replaced. If you have driven over the Howard Frankland recently, you have undoubtedly seen the giant cranes. Construction is happening now to build a brand new 8-lane span of the bridge.

Talks at impasse in Florida's cruise industry fight

A mediator declared an impasse in talks aimed at resolving a battle between Florida and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about restrictions on cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said Thursday.

Disney to complete test cruise from Port Canaveral this month

Disney Cruise Line confirmed to FOX 35 on Tuesday that they will do a test cruise from Port Canaveral on June 29th.

US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend

More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.