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Travel + Leisure
an hour ago
- Travel + Leisure
Spirit Airlines Just Launched a Flight to This Tropical U.S. Island Getaway—and Flights Start at $79
Spirit Airlines will launch a new route from Fort Lauderdale to Key West in November, making it easier to reach the Florida vacation destination. When it takes off, the new flight will be short with a duration of just 50 minutes, connecting Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with Key West International Airport (EYW), according to the carrier. It will operate four times each week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays starting Nov. 6 and increase to daily service starting Dec. 18. Spirit said this new route will become the only direct flight between the two airports. "Key West is a one-of-a-kind beach destination, and now travelers can easily access this island paradise and enjoy Spirit's elevated Guest experience along the way," Spirit Airlines' Vice President of Network Planning John Kirby said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. The new flight will feature a variety of cabins on board, including the airline's version of first class: "Big Front Seats." These seats feature extra leg room, an included carry-on and checked bag, reserved overhead bin space, complimentary snacks and drinks, access to Wi-Fi, and more. Travelers can also book premium economy seats, which come with extra legroom or a blocked middle seat for extra space; as well as book the airline's "Value" seats, which require passengers to pay for extras like seat selection and carry-on bags. The new flight offers Florida travelers an alternative to the drive, which can take more than 4 hours (without accounting for potential traffic during peak tourism days). And best of all, travelers can save on the new route since Spirit is celebrating with introductory one-way fares starting at just $79. To take advantage, travelers must book by Nov. 19, purchase their tickets at least 21 days in advance, and travel between Nov. 6 through Dec. 17 (minus blackout dates from Nov. 20 to Dec. 2). Known for its crystal-clear water and white sand beaches, Key West—and the surrounding Florida Keys communities—boasts a variety of adventures for every traveler. Popular activities include snorkeling, canoeing, and hiking. The island is also famous for its coral reef, which is the only living coral barrier reef in the United States, according to the Florida Keys tourism website. The tropical destination is also home to top hotels and accommodations, including the Sunset Key Cottages, The Perry Hotel, and the Ocean Key Resort & Spa (a T+L World's Best Award winner).
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Jimmy Buffett's widow accuses financial adviser of breaching fiduciary duty in US$275M trust battle
In this Feb. 9, 2023, photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett performs during a concert in Key West, Fla. (Rob O'Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau via AP) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Jimmy Buffett 's widow has accused her late husband's financial adviser of failing to administer the singer's multimillion-dollar trust in good faith and ignoring what she believed were her best interests for the US$275 million estate. Jane Buffett on Monday asked a judge in West Palm Beach, Florida, to stop Richard Mozenter from trying to remove her as a trustee and instead sought an order removing him from overseeing the estate, according to court papers. Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock and created a 'Margaritaville' empire of restaurants and resorts, died Sept. 1, 2023, at 76. His widow and Mozenter have since been embroiled in a battle over who controls the trust, with each accusing the other of mishandling funds in lawsuits filed in both California and Florida. The dispute is similar to another going on with the estate of another beloved singer, Tony Bennett. Two of the late crooner's daughters sued their brother over his handling of the family trust. Jane Buffett's filing on Monday accuses Mozenter of 'repeatedly' breaching his fiduciary duty by failing to provide her with basic information about the trust's assets and its investments while taking 'unreasonable fees and costs in the context of the services provided.' On May 30, Jane Buffett's lawyers provided Mozenter's lawyers a copy of a petition they planned to file in Los Angeles Superior Court if he did not resign as cotrustee by June 2, the filing states. Mozenter's counsel instead filed a petition June 2 in West Palm Beach, seeking Buffett's removal as cotrustee, documents show. Jane Buffett's complaint was filed June 3 in Los Angeles, where Mozenter is managing director at Gelfand, Rennert and Feldman LLC. 'Notably, Mr. Mozenter only brought this (and his other) retaliatory, baseless action after Mrs. Buffett had informed him that, absent his resignation, she would initiate litigation against him to seek his removal as co-trustee,' the complaint said. Mozenter claimed in his lawsuit that Jimmy Buffett established the trust with Mozenter as an independent trustee because he was concerned about his wife's 'ability to manage and control his assets.' The complaint filed Monday in Florida says the relationship between Jane Buffett and Mozenter is 'untenable,' and asks the judge to remove Mozenter as cotrustee. 'Jane will not play into Mr. Mozenter's hands by litigating this dispute in two separate courts across the country, which would drain the very trust money that Jimmy specifically set aside for her care,' said attorney Matt Porpora. 'Instead, Jane is bringing the fight to Florida, where she and Jimmy called home. Jane is confident she will prevail regardless of where her claims are heard, and her decision to move her claims from California to Florida illustrates that she is the only co-trustee looking to conserve — not waste — trust assets,' Porpora said. Mozenter did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Freida Frisaro, The Associated Press
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Key West man arrested after officials say he uploaded child abuse material, bestiality videos on Snapchat
A man was arrested on Friday in Key West for possessing child abuse materials and engaging in sexual activity involving animals, police said. Jorge Tyler Perez, 28, is charged with one count of possession of child sexual abuse material and 14 counts of sexual activities involving animals, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. According to Perez's arrest form, in November 2024, FDLE agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Endangered Children that a Snapchat user, who authorities confirmed later was Perez, uploaded files showing child sexual abuse material. Authorities found during an investigation that Perez also uploaded videos involving bestiality. On Friday, authorities conducted a search warrant and seized an electronic device. Tyler Perez was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Homeland Security Investigations and the Key West Police Department assisted with the investigation. This is a developing story.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Key West man arrested after officials say he uploaded child porn, bestiality videos on Snapchat
A man was arrested on Friday in Key West for possessing child abuse materials and engaging in sexual activity involving animals, police said. Jorge Tyler Perez, 28, is charged with one count of possession of child sexual abuse material and 14 counts of sexual activities involving animals, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. According to Perez's arrest form, in November 2024, FDLE agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Endangered Children that a Snapchat user, who authorities confirmed later was Perez, uploaded files showing child sexual abuse material. Authorities found during an investigation that Perez also uploaded videos of bestiality. On Friday, authorities conducted a search warrant and seized an electronic device. Tyler Perez was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Homeland Security Investigations and the Key West Police Department assisted with the investigation. This is a developing story.
Fox News
5 days ago
- Fox News
Fowl play: Florida woman charged after allegedly spraying mace at driver who struck chicken crossing the road
A Florida woman is facing charges after ruffling more than a few feathers for allegedly spraying bear mace at a driver and her passenger in a bizarre road rage incident involving a chicken crossing the road. According to police, 38-year-old Cynthia Valeska Díaz Sosa was arrested July 9 in Key West after a confrontation with another driver, Perla DeMiller. Sosa had reportedly stopped her car in the roadway to let a chicken pass, but DeMiller, who was behind the wheel of a vehicle behind Sosa, honked, swerved around her, and ran over the bird, according to Key West police. That's when things turned "fowl." "Cynthia wanted to 'teach her a lesson,'" according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. Investigators say Sosa allegedly followed DeMiller's vehicle, forced it to stop, yanked on the driver's door and sprayed bear mace into the cabin, striking DeMiller in the face. Key West police charged Sosa with two counts of aggravated battery (second-degree felony) and one count of burglary with assault or battery (first-degree felony). She was taken into custody the same day and released on a $35,000 surety bond on July 10, court records show. Police later identified and stopped Sosa's black Toyota Corolla, placing her in custody at the scene. She was searched in front of a patrol vehicle before being transported, according to the arrest affidavit. Sosa was later brought to the Key West Police station lobby, where she gave a voluntary statement to records obtained by Fox News Digital indicate that Sosa has filed a written plea of "not guilty" through her attorney, Dustin Hunter. Hunter did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. DeMiller, who was en route to pick up her child from daycare, was reportedly blinded and disoriented by the spray. A passenger in her car was also allegedly affected by the mace. All of those involved in the incident are now protected under no-contact orders issued by a judge. "As the women struggled over the car door, Sosa unleashed bear mace into the vehicle, hitting DeMiller directly in the face," the arrest report states. Sosa later drove herself to the police station and allegedly told authorities that she was "angry that DeMiller had killed a chicken," according to the arrest report. The same document also says Sosa afterward "got back into her car and drove off." She was later located and detained during a traffic stop, the affidavit states, after her vehicle was identified and spotted by officers. Sosa remains free under surety bond with court-imposed restrictions. Her arraignment is scheduled for July 24.
