Illness outbreaks take off on cruise ships
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has logged six gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships ? three of which were attributed to Norovirus ? so far in 2025. The latest outbreak sickened nearly 100 people on board a Royal Caribbean cruise earlier this month that left Florida.

Cruise ship outbreaks 2025: 6 reported this year; here's what we know

There have been 6 gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships — 3 of which were attributed to Norovirus — in less than 2 months, according to the CDC.

Delta flight bound for Florida diverted over smell: FAA

A Delta Air Lines flight traveling to Florida was rerouted over the weekend after the crew reported smelling fumes, according to the FAA.

I-10 closed at Florida-Alabama state line due to lingering snow: FDOT

I-10 is closed in both directions from the Florida-Alabama state line to US-90 (exit 192) due to lingering snow, ice, and water on the roadway.

Central Florida, Orlando preparing for winter weather impacts

Frigid temperatures engulfed the South on Monday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to spread heavy snow and disruptive ice around a region from Texas to north Florida that rarely sees such weather, sending residents rushing to insulate pipes, check heating systems and stock up on emergency supplies.

Winter weather disrupts flights, strands thousands nationwide with impacts felt in Orlando

Brutal winter weather has caused widespread travel disruptions, stranding thousands of passengers at airports across the country, including Orlando International Airport (MCO).

DOT issues first-ever fine for chronically delayed flights

The federal government has fined one of the nation's largest airlines $2 million for chronic flight delays. It's the first-ever fine issued to an airline for chronic delays.

Unruly Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger accused of attacking crew member dies after detainment

Cell phone video captured the dramatic moments aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise as a man hurled threats and tried to kick down a door on the boat. The man seen on the video died a short time after he was detained, his family said.

Woman flying to Orlando sees one of two crashes at Boston airport

Caroline Agid was flying to Orlando to be with family over the holiday weekend, when her Jet Blue Airbus being towed across the tarmac hit the back of a Cape Air Tecnam aircraft.

Cruise company offering discontented voters 4-year voyage around the globe

A Florida-based company is offering a unique way for people upset with the presidential election results to process their feelings — by setting sail on a world cruise.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.