FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities have evacuated Terminal 4 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after, they said, a man claimed to have a bomb in his bag, leading deputies to take the man into custody.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies evacuated both the arrivals and departures levels, late Tuesday morning.
In a travel advisory posted early Tuesday afternoon, the airport said the investigation is affecting pre-security portions at both levels.
Travel Advisory No. 1: An ongoing security-related investigation is impacting access to pre-security public areas of the arrivals and departures levels of Terminal 4 only. Law enforcement personnel are diverting airport guests to unaffected terminal areas. We appreciate your… pic.twitter.com/WZvTSeTGF4
— Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Airport (FLL) (@FLLFlyer) November 18, 2025
Passengers and visitors were diverted to other terminals while authorities conduct a security sweep.
Investigators said BSO’s Bomb Squad Unit has secured the bag.
Officials said the incident has not affected operations at FLL, as the investigation continues.
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