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2 days ago
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Spirit Passenger Claims She Was Denied Boarding Because of Her Shorts. The Airline Says It Was Her 'Behavior'
The flyer's sister was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing after a warningNEED TO KNOW A Spirit Airlines passenger claims she was denied boarding due to her shorts, the airline says it was her "disruptive behavior" Tanasia Grayer was trying to board a Chicago-bound flight from Miami on Wednesday, July 16, when the incident occurred Grayer's sister, Jessica Kordelewski, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing after a warningA woman is claiming Spirit Airlines denied her from boarding a flight because of her shorts. The airline says it was her 'disruptive behavior' that caused the incident. According to CBS Miami, Tanasia Grayer planned to board a Chicago-bound flight from Miami International Airport on Wednesday, July 16. When she arrived at the gate, she claims Spirit personnel told her she wasn't allowed to board because of her outfit. 'We were getting ready to board the plane, and the lady at the front desk, she stopped me and said, 'You're not getting on a plane like that,'' Grayer told the outlet. 'So I looked at her and I said 'Like what?' She said, 'With those shorts.'' Grayer alleges she walked through the airport without anyone telling her to change. Wearing a pink robe overtop, she says her clothes were not revealing at all. 'They said that you can't have the bottom or your butt out,' she said. 'That's why this robe is on so that I'm not too revealing.' She added: 'I was in the airport for 40 minutes, y'all should've told me. That way I could've went and changed my clothes to put anything else on.' In a clip of the confrontation with airport authorities shared with CBS Miami, a woman in the background can be heard shouting 'I'm confused, this is crazy, this is insane.' Grayer said that was her sister, Jessica Kordelewski, who was arrested and accused of disorderly conduct and trespassing after a warning. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson for Spirit said their records show 'a guest was not in compliance with our Contract of Carriage and refused to comply when provided an opportunity to do so.' The statement says their Contact of Carriage contains certain clothing standards for all passengers. 'The guest and their travel companion were eventually denied boarding after displaying disruptive behavior," the statement read. 'I'm going home,' Kordelewski told CBS Miami after she was released from jail.'We are done with Miami, we ain't never coming here again,' Grayer added. According to the outlet, the sisters booked another flight with a different airline to get home. She explained she wouldn't wear the same outfit to avoid any troubles. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest to Spirit's Contract of Carriage, guests shall not be permitted on an aircraft and may be required to leave if they are 'barefoot or inadequately clothed,' or if their clothing or body art is considered 'lewd, obscene or offensive in nature.' Listed examples include see-through clothing exposing breasts, buttocks or other private parts. According to USA Today, the airline recently updated this policy in January 2025. Before, the contract did not specify clothing examples nor body art. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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Spirit Passenger Claims She Was Denied Boarding Because of Her Shorts. The Airline Says It Was Her 'Behavior'
NEED TO KNOW A Spirit Airlines passenger claims she was denied boarding due to her shorts, the airline says it was her "disruptive behavior" Tanasia Grayer was trying to board a Chicago-bound flight from Miami on Wednesday, July 16, when the incident occurred Grayer's sister, Jessica Kordelewski, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing after a warningA woman is claiming Spirit Airlines denied her from boarding a flight because of her shorts. The airline says it was her 'disruptive behavior' that caused the incident. According to CBS Miami, Tanasia Grayer planned to board a Chicago-bound flight from Miami International Airport on Wednesday, July 16. When she arrived at the gate, she claims Spirit personnel told her she wasn't allowed to board because of her outfit. 'We were getting ready to board the plane, and the lady at the front desk, she stopped me and said, 'You're not getting on a plane like that,'' Grayer told the outlet. 'So I looked at her and I said 'Like what?' She said, 'With those shorts.'' Grayer alleges she walked through the airport without anyone telling her to change. Wearing a pink robe overtop, she says her clothes were not revealing at all. 'They said that you can't have the bottom or your butt out,' she said. 'That's why this robe is on so that I'm not too revealing.' She added: 'I was in the airport for 40 minutes, y'all should've told me. That way I could've went and changed my clothes to put anything else on.' In a clip of the confrontation with airport authorities shared with CBS Miami, a woman in the background can be heard shouting 'I'm confused, this is crazy, this is insane.' Grayer said that was her sister, Jessica Kordelewski, who was arrested and accused of disorderly conduct and trespassing after a warning. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson for Spirit said their records show 'a guest was not in compliance with our Contract of Carriage and refused to comply when provided an opportunity to do so.' The statement says their Contact of Carriage contains certain clothing standards for all passengers. 'The guest and their travel companion were eventually denied boarding after displaying disruptive behavior," the statement read. 'I'm going home,' Kordelewski told CBS Miami after she was released from jail.'We are done with Miami, we ain't never coming here again,' Grayer added. According to the outlet, the sisters booked another flight with a different airline to get home. She explained she wouldn't wear the same outfit to avoid any troubles. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest to Spirit's Contract of Carriage, guests shall not be permitted on an aircraft and may be required to leave if they are 'barefoot or inadequately clothed,' or if their clothing or body art is considered 'lewd, obscene or offensive in nature.' Listed examples include see-through clothing exposing breasts, buttocks or other private parts. According to USA Today, the airline recently updated this policy in January 2025. Before, the contract did not specify clothing examples nor body art. Read the original article on People
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
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South Florida sees return of triple-digit "feels like" temps
Scattered showers and a few storms, some with heavy downpours, moved across parts of South Florida on Thursday morning. It was a warmer start to the day with temperatures in the low to mid 80s, it felt like the low to mid 90s when the humidity was factored in. The chance of rain will be higher for the first half of the day. In the afternoon, the rain will be steered toward the inland areas and the West Coast due to an onshore breeze. Highs will climb to the low 90s in the afternoon and it will feel like the upper 90s and 100s when you factor in the humidity. There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches and the UV index is extreme. There are no alerts or advisories for boaters along the Atlantic and Florida Keys waters. Unseasonably strong high pressure will bring hotter and drier conditions to South Florida beginning Friday and it will last through the weekend. With drier air in place, the chance of rain will stay low on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It will be sizzling with highs soaring to the low 90s. Dangerous heat indices in the triple-digits will be possible. The National Weather Service says it may issue its first heat advisory of the season. Residents in South Florida are encouraged to take the necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and heat illness. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water, stay in the shade or AC during the afternoon hours or take frequent breaks if you need to be outside over the next few days. The CBS Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking an area of low pressure over the northern Gulf which now has a low potential (30% chance) of developing over the next seven days. Regardless of development, this system is expected to bring heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding along the north-central Gulf coast through Friday.
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4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Widespread showers, thunderstorms across South Florida
It was a wet start across parts of South Florida on Wednesday morning with passing showers and a few thunderstorms. The chance of rain remains high due to plenty of moisture keeping the atmosphere juicy and unstable. Scattered showers and storms will be moving in with the potential for heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds at times. Afternoon highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Thursday will remain unsettled due to lingering moisture. Scattered storms will be possible with some heavy rain in spots. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s. On Friday, there will be a drier weather pattern with lower chances of rain that will last through the weekend. With less rain and clouds around, expect more heat. Highs will soar to the low 90s and it will feel like the upper 90s and 100s when you factor in the humidity. The CBS Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking a broad area of low pressure that continues to move westward across the Florida Panhandle. It is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge, or redevelop, over the far northeastern to north-central portion of the Gulf, reaching the coast of Louisiana by Thursday. The National Hurricane Center is giving this system a 40% (medium potential) chance) of development over the next two to seven days. In its Tropical Weather Outlook, the National Hurricane Center said "if this system moves far enough offshore, environmental conditions over the Gulf appear generally favorable for additional development, and a tropical depression could still form over the next couple of days before the system moves fully inland by the end of the week."
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Deadly flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters: Vibrio cases decline; danger persists
Four people in Florida have died this year from Vibrio vulnificus, a rare flesh-eating bacterium found in warm, brackish seawater, among 11 confirmed cases, according to state health officials. CBS Miami reports the number is down from 2024, when infections peaked with 82 cases and 19 deaths. Health officials linked that spike to Hurricane Helene. Since 2016, Florida has recorded 448 cases and 100 deaths tied to the bacteria. The 2025 deaths have been reported in Bay, Broward, Hillsborough, and St. Johns counties. Additional cases have also been confirmed in Duval, Escambia, Lee, Manatee, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties, as well as a second case in St. Johns. Vibrio vulnificus infections are uncommon, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 80,000 Vibrio cases and 100 related deaths occur each year in the United States. The bacterium poses a heightened risk to individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic health conditions. Here are some key facts about Vibrio vulnificus, according to the CDC: How infection happens Eating raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oystersExposing open wounds to warm salt or brackish waterNo evidence of person-to-person transmission How it is diagnosed Through stool, wound, or blood culturesLabs should be notified in advance to use the correct growth mediumPhysicians should suspect Vibrio in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms or wound infections following seafood consumption or seawater exposure Symptoms Watery diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal painSkin infections from wounds exposed to seawaterIn severe cases: skin breakdown, ulcers, and bloodstream infections What illnesses it can cause Gastrointestinal illness: vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal painWound infections: can lead to ulcers, tissue damage, and, in severe cases, amputationBloodstream infections: potentially fatal, with symptoms such as fever, chills, low blood pressure, and blistering skin lesionsPeople with weakened immune systems or chronic liver disease are at much higher risk How to reduce your risk Avoid raw oysters and shellfish; always cook seafood thoroughlyPrevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked seafoodKeep open wounds away from warm salt or brackish waterWear gloves when handling raw shellfish or seafoodRefrigerate leftovers promptly and safely How it is treated Immediate antibiotic treatment is criticalWound care is essential; in severe cases, amputation may be necessary For more information, visit the CDC's Vibrio page.
