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CBS News
05-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Storm damage and flooding reported across South Florida as thunderstorms roll through
From Sunday through Monday, South Florida is under a NEXT Weather Alert because of showers and storms moving throughout the region both afternoons. Numerous severe thunderstorms were reported between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, before the skies began to quiet down for the rest of the night. However, storms are expected to develop again by midday Monday. Storm impact in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties In one video obtained by CBS News Miami, rain is shown falling hard on Sunday afternoon on Florida's Turnpike near Kendall and Sunset Drive, while another video shows rain turning a parking lot of a Pompano Beach strip mall into a pond. Sunday's rain slowed down big events across South Florida, such as the Miami Grand Prix's all-female F1 Academy racing series. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels had to shorten their demonstration at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show as well because of the inclement weather. Across South Florida, some people saw damage from Sunday's storms. 🚧 STREET CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧 📍 SW 74 Street & SW 63 Avenue (Manor Lane) Traffic Circle Please be advised that a fallen tree is currently blocking the traffic circle at SW 74 Street and SW 63 Avenue (Manor Lane). The road is temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic. — City of South Miami (@SoMiamiGov) May 4, 2025 In South Miami, a large tree fell down on a traffic circle near Southwest 74th Street and 63rd Avenue (Manor Lane), temporarily closing the roads for all vehicular traffic.
CBS News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
South Florida gets windfall with Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Fort Lauderdale Air Show on same weekend
Both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are enjoying a windfall this weekend. That's thanks to the Miami Grand Prix in Miami Gardens and the Air Show in Fort Lauderdale. CBS News Miami shows you how big of a bang these events are for South Florida. High-octane entertainment on the streets and in the skies Andrew Austin's wife's birthday lands on the same weekend as the Fort Lauderdale Air Show. "It's her birthday month. So this kicks off the month," he said. Austin goes to the Fort Lauderdale Air Show every year because everything he wants to see is on the beach and in the sky. "Tent, food, beer. It's all covered," he said. Chris Dirato with the air show said tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the shores to see the show in the sky. "People come from far and wide, they're spending money at restaurants, so they're obviously spending money at the hotels, there's obviously a big economic impact," he said. South Florida got a two-fer: If you like speed in the air, you went to Fort Lauderdale beach for the air show. And, if you like speed in the streets, there was the Miami Grand Prix in Miami Gardens. The Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that around a quarter of a million people come to Miami Gardens for the event. Victor Jimenez came here from Arizona for the Formula 1 races. Jimenez said the fast cars were fun, but he added that next time, he won't stay in Miami Beach and will pick a hotel closer to the track. "It took me two hours to come over here," Jimenez said. "I left at 10 a.m. By the time I was here, it was noon." Back at the beach, Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue said they're expecting spring break-level crowds, so they'll be doubling and tripling their resources on certain blocks. They're warning that it may be dangerous to watch the show in the ocean due to rip currents. Austin said it's definitely a beach day, just not a swimming day. "It is a sitting day and watching," Austin said.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Beach Patrol raises concerns about rip currents ahead of Fort Lauderdale Air Show
Pilots spent Friday practicing death-defying stunts for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show this weekend. But, all the danger is not just above the water. "This is a Super Bowl of lifeguarding pretty much," said Beach Patrol Lt. David Ochoa. He called this weekend their busiest as tens of thousands of people will be on the beach for the air show. They're staffing like they would at the height of spring break. Last year, the water was calm, yet Beach Patrol gave more than 800 warnings about beach conditions. "On average, there is one lifeguard per tower, and then depending on the busier zones, we'll do two lifeguards per tower for this occasion, and at some towers, the busiest ones, for example, at Sunrise Boulevard, will do a triple," Ochoa said. Rip currents have been an issue for days — lifeguards gave a demonstration on what to do if you're caught in one. "The first thing you want to do when you're in a rip current is to wave for help," the demonstrator said. "If that doesn't work, float on your back, remember you can float a lot because of the salt, and try to swim towards the sand bar." The Ferro Family is visiting from Argentina because they're fans of the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds. It's their fourth time at the airshow. They know to stay close to a lifeguard tower. "We are aware of the sea and the dangers of the sea, so that's why we usually stay very close to them, to be to feel safer," said Matt Ferro. Lifeguards said if you're here with children, keep them close. "Please keep all children within arm's reach," Ochoa said. "Just remember the ocean is an uncontrollable environment, so we want to be aware of that."
CBS News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline this weekend's 2025 Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will do what they do best as they headline the 2025 Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale on May 3 and 4. The annual favorite for South Florida, formerly known as the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, features a combination of military and civilian pilots who put their skills to the test with daring aeronautical acrobatics. Other scheduled performances include the U.S. Airforce's F-22 Raptor Demo Team, Florida ANG F-15 Eagles, SOCOM Para-Commandos, NORAD Intercept Demo, P-51 Mustang and a U.S. Coast Guard SAR (Search and Rescue) Demo. The show kicks off around 11:45 a.m. and ends around 3:00 p.m. on both days. The show center is at Birch State Park. Road closure for the shows State Road A1A will be closed on Saturday and Sunday from north of the Sunrise Blvd intersection to 19th Street from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Sunrise/A1A intersection will remain open but due to traffic congestion in that area it is recommended you avoid it. According to organizers, those watching the show are not allowed to set up chairs on closed section of A1A. The Sunrise/A1A intersection will remain open but due to traffic congestion in that area, it is recommended you avoid it. While there are several ticket packages available for those who want a prime viewing location, there are free public locations north and south of the show center. What to bring A day at the beach requires a little planning. First, you will need beach chairs or something to sit on like a towel or blanket. Don't forget the sunscreen and you should probably wear a hat. Per city ordinances, there is no smoking on the beach. There are designated smoking areas along the A1A sidewalk. Also prohibited are pets on the beach, so leave the furries ones at home. While beach umbrellas are allowed, tents, pop-ups, and other structures (including baby tents) are prohibited. Parking If you are driving to the event, there parking lots, garages and metered spaces near the beach between SE 17 Street and Oakland Park Boulevard. The closest available large parking area is at the Galleria Mall on Sunrise Boulevard, about half a mile from the beach.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale: Guide to breathtaking stunts, aircraft, tickets, parking
Touting a fresh new name, Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale, the supersonic thriller once called the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, is going much leaner — and meaner — for this year's free spectacle returning May 3-4. The number of elite aircraft on this tour has been nearly halved from 13 performers to seven, headlined by the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the sextet of crowd-pleasing, yellow-blue blurs that scream across South Florida skies over Fort Lauderdale beach in their sleek F/A-18 Super Hornets. The Blue Angels will be soaring alongside the mighty F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, the NORAD F-15 Intercept, SOCOM Para-Commandos, the Florida ANG F-15 Eagles, a P-51 Mustang and retired Air Force pilot John Black, who will each perform on both days of the event. This year's abbreviated bill of aerial daredevilry came down to scheduling conflicts, a blip that festival spokesperson Chris Dirato promises will not be repeated in 2026. 'It's an aberration, frankly,' Dirato says. 'It happens sometimes. Some teams couldn't slot Fort Lauderdale into their schedule, but it won't be the norm going forward.' However, the event's name change was very much intentional, Dirato says. The tour has been known as the Air Dot Show Tour for at least two years, and branding each stop with 'Dot' is a reflection of its growth into new markets. This year, it added Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Cocoa Beach, joining its usual stops in Orlando; Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia; Ocean City, Maryland; and Orange County, N.Y. 'The new name still has the city in it, so I think fans will still make the connection,' Dirato says. The aerial bash comes at an auspicious time, arriving the same weekend when combustion engines are being pushed to their extremes all over South Florida. This year's Air Dot Show just so happens to coincide with the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (May 2-4) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens and the Beachfront Grand Prix Festival, a pit stop for racing simulators, live music and speed at Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Oceanside Park, down the beach from Air Dot Show's flight action. The gathering area around Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale spans the sandy stretch of beach along State Road A1A between Northeast 19th Street south to roughly Las Olas Boulevard, with Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (3109 E. Sunrise Blvd.) serving as the nucleus of the action. As always, in-person admission is free for spectators, but be prepared to splurge if you want decent seats. Drop Zone beach passes, a prime viewing area where you can set up chairs and umbrellas on the shore between Sunrise and Northeast 14th Court, cost $26 to $37.50 online (until midnight May 2) and include access to portable restrooms and early 9 a.m. admission. Need extra elbow room? The Sand Boxes are a section of the Drop Zone with 10-by-12-foot private boxes ($299) on the sand for up to four people, and come with a reserved parking pass, re-entry wristbands, separate restrooms and food and drink concessions available for purchase. (You'll still have to BYO umbrellas and chairs, though.) For those seeking the comfort of beachfront pampering, snag Flight Line Club VIP tickets ($169-$199 per person), which ups the ante with a personal beach tent, catered lunch (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), complimentary beach chairs and a parking pass at Birch State Park. Prefer a bird's-eye view? Arguably the best vantage point is the VIP Penthouse ($599; Saturday sold out) on the rooftop balcony of the Pelican Grand (2000 N. Ocean Blvd.), which includes an air-conditioned bathroom, valet parking, open bar and bites. Backup option: Get there early to watch the Air Show for free from the patio at McSorley's Beach Pub & Rooftop (837 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.), or spend $50 minimum on food and beverage for rooftop access. Visit Backup backup option: Another panoramic viewing perch is Nubé, the swanky rooftop restaurant and lounge on the 26th floor of the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.). It comes with a premium open bar and a buffet table, so you'll hardly mind that the hotel is on the southern end of the flight zone. Tickets: $300. Visit For extra ticketing info: Email lauderdaleairshow@ or call 954-241-7937. Previewing (and hearing, practically no matter where you are in Fort Lauderdale) the Blue Angels and other jets practice their barrel rolls and Delta formations is a pre-show tradition on the Friday before air show weekend. Schedules are still being firmed up, but check and for flight updates from organizers. U.S. Navy Blue Angels: Grounded in Pensacola during the offseason, the Blue Angels are known for precision flying their F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets, landing atop each other and flying in the six-jet Delta formation. U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor Demo Team: Among the most advanced fighter jets in the world, the stealthy, sleek Raptor can cruise at supersonic speeds (up to Mach 1.5), climb vertically and stop in mid-air. U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team: Better known as the Para-Commandos, these paratroopers are composed of volunteers from every military branch. P-51 Mustang Demo: Pilot Scott 'Scooter' Yoak will fly a North American Aviation P-51 Mustang, a single-seat, fighter-bomber used notably in World War II and the Korean War. Florida ANG F-15 Eagles: Although pushing a half-century old, these twin-engine tactical fighters have over 100 victories and zero losses in aerial combat. NORAD F-15 Intercept Demo: Imagine a civilian aircraft has just entered restricted airspace. In this demo, a pair of U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jets will simulate a real-world response to such an intruder by executing escort maneuvers and guiding the rogue aircraft out of the area. Coast Guard SAR Demo: This search-and-rescue crew will simulate a water rescue demonstration 300 feet offshore. Rescue swimmers will dive from a helicopter hovering over a person in distress, then hoist the rescued swimmer into the helicopter. As usual, State Road A1A is expected to be closed between Sunrise Boulevard and Northeast 19th Street from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, so find alternate routes if commuting. (The Sunrise-A1A intersection will technically be open, but be prepared for heavy congestion.) A checkpoint for residents living on the Birch Park Finger Streets will be posted at Northeast 20th Street. One suggestion: Park at The Galleria mall on Sunrise Boulevard and cross the Intracoastal to the beach. Alternately, there are many parking lots, garages and metered spaces near the beach between Oakland Park Boulevard and Southeast 17th Street. For locals, we recommend the Water Taxi, offering weekend pick-ups and drop-offs at every stop including Birch State Park. It's $75 and passes are valid all day from Friday through Sunday, May 2-4. Visit WHAT: Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale WHEN: 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 3-4 (gates open 9 a.m.) WHERE: Fort Lauderdale beach, north and south around Sunrise Boulevard COST: Free to watch; $26-$599 for preferred seat packages INFORMATION: 954-241-7937;
