Fort Lauderdale airport shooting: What we know A deadly shooting took place at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday afternoon. Five people died. read more
Fort Lauderdale is a major tourist hub in the greater Miami area that typically sees an average of 80,000-100,000 passengers every day. Nearby Miami International Airport announced that"extra security measures" had been put in place"out of an abundance of caution". read more