A Flash Flood Emergency has been declared in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida due to a once-in-a-half-century rainfall event. Around 10-14 inches of rain have fallen across the area, causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city's airport, the shuttering of schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service. Mayor Dean Trantalis has urged residents to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and to follow the advice of local authorities, while the National Weather Service has warned that the flooding could worsen. Public Works staff are working to mitigate the water as quickly as possible.
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On Sunday, a Southwest Airlines flight from Cuba to Florida was forced to turn back for an emergency landing due to a bird strike to an engine and the aircraft's nose. The FAA is now investigating the incident and is working to develop strategies to reduce the risk of bird strikes, such as increasing public awareness and implementing bird-avoidance technology. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
Seretse Clouden, a 42-year-old New Jersey man, is facing federal criminal charges after attempting to board a flight with firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, and fraudulent law enforcement credentials. Upon inspection, agents found three firearms, two .40 caliber Glock magazines, and a fake U.S. Marshal's badge. If convicted, Clouden could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He is currently in federal custody and is set to appear in court on February 2nd.
The trial of three men accused of fatally shooting the emerging rapper XXXTentacion began this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Wednesday, jurors watched a gripping surveillance video that captured the murder of the local rap star and heard testimony from a family friend. Prosecutors showed the silent, graphic video from June 18, 2018 documenting the final minutes of the life of XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy. If convicted, the three men could face the death penalty.