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Miami Herald
24-07-2025
- Miami Herald
Priceline is having a flash sale on Florida hotels for only three days
Those still waiting to book summer trips or have friends or family visit South Florida are in luck. The travel site Priceline is posting new summer deals at hotels in the area, beginning July 27 at 9 a.m. The flash sale, online and dubbed 'Florida Flock', lasts until July 29 at 11:59 p.m. Bookings need to be made at that site and during those three days but travel dates can be for whatever you're able to find. The company says you'll find discounts up to 30%. Hotels in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Key West are participating. The Magic City offerings include the Hilton Miami Downtown, InterContinental and Days Inn by Wyndham Miami Airport. More than 20 properties are listed with discounts. Fort Lauderdale has Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts downtown and B Ocean Resort, along with at least 14 others. Key West will have deals at The Casablanca Hotel, Winslow's Bungalows-Key West and more than 10 additional hotels. The offerings come as some travel sites and agents see travelers — especially the youth — making decisions more last-minute and with multiple motivations. Priceline's promotion is open to anyone but it said it is hoping to lure the Gen Z traveler. It found in a 2025 report that group is fond of spontaneous travel and it is 'used to build connections, share experiences and break routines.' Beyond South Florida, Orlando, Tampa, Clearwater Beach and Daytona Beach will also have numerous deals in accommodations during the flash sale. 'Florida Flock' is part of a weekly, summer-long promotion Priceline has dubbed 'Get the Flock Out.' It started July 20 and goes through Labor Day. Every Sunday, a new batch of cities puts up promotions that last for three days. If you're looking to leave Florida, future flash sales will include Puerto Rico, Punta Cana, Napa Valley, Las Vegas and Hawaii. Other summer promotions are out there. EOS Hospitality is offering up to 30% off and a $50 credit on its hotels in the Keys, from Key West to Marathon. They include: Isla Bella Beach Resort, Oceans Edge Resort & Marina, The Perry Hotel & Marina and Havana Cabana Resort. Trips should be booked between now and July 30 for travel now through April 30, 2026. The Opal Collection will offer a flash sale on is luxury hotels between Aug. 4 and Aug. 6. They promise savings of up to 35% for stays through Dec. 31. They have properties in Delray Beach, Key Largo and Key West. Meanwhile one big-name hotel brand is showing appreciation for teachers. If you're an educator, you can obtain discounts at the Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort, Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa and Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street for stays before Sep. 1; the Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport for stays before Aug 30 and the B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale for visits before Sep 20.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Florida dad dies after helping save his daughter from drowning on Father's Day
A Florida dad has lost his life after helping save his daughter from drowning in the ocean on Father's Day. That was the tragic story coming out of Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, when 33-year-old Antwon Wilson died while his daughter and another adult were hospitalized, according to authorities. Wilson was spending time with his two children on the beach for Father's Day when the minors became distressed in the water by the B Ocean Resort at about 7.30pm, 20 minutes or so after the lifeguards in the vicinity had shifted off duty, authorities told the local news outlet WSVN. Lifeguards returned upon receiving an emergency call for help from the hotel – and when they arrived, they spotted Wilson keeping one of the girls who was still in the water afloat, the Fort Lauderdale fire and rescue battalion chief, Danny Moran, said. Related: Shark nearly bites off nine-year-old girl's hand in attack off Florida coast Another man, identified as bystander Eslam Saad, tried to help Wilson and the girl, Moran said. But 'he became overwhelmed' and had to get out of the water, Moran added. Moran said lifeguards then managed to pull Wilson's daughter out of the ocean, but the father went underwater. Rescuers eventually found him, brought him back to shore and took him to a local hospital alongside his daughter and Saad. At the hospital, Wilson was pronounced dead while his daughter and Saad were expected to fully recover physically, officials said. WSVN spoke with Saad, who recounted instinctively jumping in to help Wilson and his daughter upon hearing people near him scream 'help' repeatedly on Sunday. He said a frightening experience ensued – but he would not change any of his choices if given the chance. 'I would do the same thing no matter the consequences,' Saad reportedly said. Once Saad was at the hospital and OK, he said he tried to ask for Wilson and his daughter, who was described as being younger than 11. Doctors gave him the heartbreaking news about Wilson at that point, Saad remarked. 'They told me her dad was already gone,' Saad said to WSVN. News of Wilson's final moments made national headlines, particularly in corners of the internet dedicated to highlighting selfless acts. His story also spread widely across social media as loved ones paid tribute to him. A statement attributed to his grandmother solicited prayers for her family to have the strength to grieve her grandson, whom she referred to by the nickname 'Twon'. 'I'll always remember the good times we shared,' the grandmother's statement read in part. 'And for that, my God, I say thank you.' A colleague's statement said Wilson worked for a provider of tax and financial services. A separate statement said Wilson had very recently been participating in calls to organize a school reunion. A link to a GoFundMe campaign set up in Wilson's honor for the benefit of his daughters was posted to a social media group for that reunion. Another statement attributed to a childhood friend of Wilson expressed an inability to 'understand why [he] had to go'. 'You [are] definitely a hero, my guy,' yet another friend's statement said. 'See ya on the other side.'
The Guardian
19-06-2025
- The Guardian
Florida dad dies after helping save his daughter from drowning on Father's Day
A Florida dad has lost his life after helping save his daughter from drowning in the ocean on Father's Day. That was the tragic story coming out of Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, when 33-year-old Antwon Wilson died while his daughter and another adult were hospitalized, according to authorities. Wilson was spending time with his two children on the beach for Father's Day when the minors became distressed in the water by the B Ocean Resort at about 7.30pm, 20 minutes or so after the lifeguards in the vicinity had shifted off duty, authorities told the local news outlet WSVN. Lifeguards returned upon receiving an emergency call for help from the hotel – and when they arrived, they spotted Wilson keeping one of the girls who was still in the water afloat, Fort Lauderdale fire and rescue battalion chief Danny Moran said. Another man, identified as bystander Eslam Saad, tried to help Wilson and the girl, Moran said. But 'he became overwhelmed' and had to get out of the water, Moran added. Moran said lifeguards then managed to pull Wilson's daughter out of the ocean, but the father went underwater. Rescuers eventually found him, brought him back to shore and took him to a local hospital alongside his daughter and Saad. At the hospital, Wilson was pronounced dead while his daughter and Saad were expected to fully recover physically, officials said. WSVN spoke with Saad, who recounted instinctively jumping in to help Wilson and his daughter upon hearing people near him scream 'help' repeatedly on Sunday. He said a frightening experience ensued – but he would not change any of his choices if given the chance. 'I would do the same thing no matter the consequences,' Saad reportedly said. Once Saad was at the hospital and OK, he said he tried to ask for Wilson and his daughter, who was described as being younger than 11. Doctors gave him the heartbreaking news about Wilson at that point, Saad remarked. 'They told me her dad was already gone,' Saad said to WSVN. News of Wilson's final moments made national headlines, particularly in corners of the internet dedicated to highlighting selfless acts. His story also spread widely across social media as loved ones paid tribute to him. A statement attributed to his grandmother solicited prayers for her family to have the strength to grieve her grandson, whom she referred to by the nickname 'Twon'. 'I'll always remember the good times we shared,' the grandmother's statement read in part. 'And for that, my God, I say thank you.' A colleague's statement said Wilson worked for a provider of tax and financial services. A separate statement said Wilson had very recently been participating in calls to organize a school reunion. A link to a GoFundMe campaign set up in Wilson's honor for the benefit of his daughters was posted to a social media group for that reunion. Another statement attributed to a childhood friend of Wilson expressed an inability to 'understand why [he] had to go'. 'You [are] definitely a hero, my guy,' yet another friend's statement said. 'See ya on the other side.'
