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FFlorida
Helicopter crashes through roof of Florida warehouse, killing 2
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Helicopter crashes through roof of Florida warehouse, killing 2

  • March 23, 2026
Harrowing photos captured the aftermath of a helicopter that crashed into a Florida warehouse on Monday, leaving “no…
FFort Lauderdale
Flight diverted from West Palm Beach airport due to fog, TFR
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Flight diverted from West Palm Beach airport due to fog, TFR

  • March 9, 2026
A commercial airline flight from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach was diverted late in its cross-country trip.According…
JJacksonville
Florida Education Association said it doesn’t support student walkouts over ICE – Action News Jax
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Florida Education Association said it doesn’t support student walkouts over ICE – Action News Jax

  • February 19, 2026
At a virtual news conference on Wednesday, Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar denounced allegations that the union…
FFlorida
Plane strikes multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport
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Plane strikes multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport

  • February 13, 2026
AT WPBF.COM AND ON OUR FREE WPBF 25 NEWS APP. A PRIVATE JET STRIKING SEVERAL DEER DURING TAKEOFF…
OOrlando
"Mechanical issue" sees passengers bused to terminal at MCO
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Temporary ground stop at MCO caused by sprinklers in control tower

  • February 1, 2026
Air traffic tower sprinkler activated due to cold weather causes temporary ground stop at MCO Updated: 4:39 PM…
OOrlando
Orlando, United States: A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport experienced a significant mechanical issue upon landing on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one of the aircraft’s nose wheels detaching and temporarily blocking the runway, authorities confirmed. United Airlines Flight UA2323, operated with an Airbus A321neo registered N14502, departed Chicago at approximately 8:55 a.m. CST and was scheduled to arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 12:35 p.m. EST. Shortly after touchdown on Sunday, January 18, video footage shared on social media captured the aircraft making contact with the runway under what appeared to be challenging weather conditions. During the landing sequence, one of the forward nose wheels detached from the aircraft and rolled off the runway surface. Eyewitness video shows the aircraft’s main wheels touching down, followed by a series of uneven bounces. The aircraft veered slightly, and the separated wheel can be seen rolling away from the plane. The aircraft ultimately came to a stop on the runway. United Airlines reported that there were 200 passengers and six crew members on board at the time of the incident. Despite the severity of the landing and the mechanical failure, no injuries were reported. Passengers were safely disembarked and transported to the terminal via buses after being unable to reach the gate normally. Immediately following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and airport authorities issued a ground stop at MCO, temporarily halting all departing and arriving flights to allow emergency crews to secure the scene and clear debris. The ground stop was later adjusted to a ground delay as operations gradually resumed later in the afternoon. Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest travel hubs in Florida, and the runway closure led to delays and logistical disruptions across scheduled flights during peak travel hours. Preliminary accounts noted gusty and windy conditions at the time of landing, with reported wind gusts above typical operational norms. While weather may have contributed to the severity of the landing, authorities have not confirmed whether it was a causal factor in the mechanical failure. United Airlines and the FAA have not yet released detailed technical findings, but the aircraft has been removed from service and is undergoing maintenance inspection. Investigators are reviewing whether the failure was due to the hard landing dynamics, mechanical fatigue, weather stress, or a combination of factors. Federal aviation safety teams are continuing their examination of the incident. Official reports from the FAA or the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected in the coming days to clarify the precise mechanical cause and any contributing conditions. Final findings will inform whether industry safety procedures or maintenance protocols require updates.
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United Airlines Flight Loses Nose Wheel On Landing At Orlando, No Injuries Reported

  • January 20, 2026
Image: Tomás Del Coro (Flickr)  Orlando, United States: A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport…
OOrlando
Central Florida travelers stranded across Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture – WFTV
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Central Florida travelers stranded across Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture – WFTV

  • January 6, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Many travelers are still trying to get back home to the U.S. after airspace in…
FFlorida
FAA Investigating Two Small Plane Crashes on Central Florida Roads
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FAA Investigating Two Small Plane Crashes on Central Florida Roads

  • December 9, 2025
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The FAA is investigating two separate crashes after planes landed on Central Florida roads…
TTallahassee
Tallahassee agencies prepare for peak holiday travel
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Tallahassee agencies prepare for peak holiday travel

  • November 26, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The busiest travel season of the year is here for the Thanksgiving holiday this…
FFlorida
Central Florida considered top spot for future air taxis – WFTV
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Central Florida considered top spot for future air taxis – WFTV

  • November 25, 2025
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Air taxis could soon be coming to Florida. Channel 9 spoke with the Florida…
FFort Lauderdale
FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out
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FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out

  • November 24, 2025
By JOSH FUNK Only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without…
FFort Lauderdale
FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out
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FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out

  • November 21, 2025
By JOSH FUNK Only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without…
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