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.

By Chelsea Jones Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) -- Long lines formed at Miami International Airport

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Miami-Dade County paid $17 million for a site it plans to use as construction staging for Miami International Airport’s improvements.

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.

For the first time in years, TSA officers discovered fewer guns in air travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2024 than the year prior. The drop was small — from 834 in 2023 to 817 last year — but nevertheless notable.