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THURSDAY MAY 7, 2026
Jamaican-born Ft. Lauderdale city manager under scrutiny after review
Jamaican-born Fort Lauderdale City Manager Rickelle Williams came under intense scrutiny Tuesday night during a heated public performance review that exposed deep divisions inside City Hall and raised fresh questions about her future leading one of South Florida’s largest cities. continues on B2 – Under re
Broward officials push job opportunities amid airline shutdown with Port Everglades career fair International, Orlando International, and Miami International. According to Florida WARN notices, more than 4,800 jobs were lost statewide, with the largest impacts in Broward County and Orlando. At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport alone, 2,529 positions were eliminated, while hundreds more were cut at the Spirit Support Center in Dania Beach and other airport hubs. Spirit Airlines, which had struggled financially for years, filed for bankruptcy twice and attempted mergers with both Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways, though those efforts ultimately failed. The company cited sharply rising fuel costs, geopolitical instabil-
In the wake of the recent shutdown of Spirit Airlines—which left thousands of Broward County residents without jobs—local officials are ramping up efforts to connect displaced workers with new employment opportunities across the region. The airline’s sudden collapse on May 2, 2026, halted operations at 12 airports, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
ity, and lack of additional financing as key reasons for its abrupt decision to cease operations. Against that backdrop, Broward County Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis is spearheading a large-scale workforce response through the upcoming Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo, set for May 27 at the Broward County Convention Center. The free event is expected to bring together nearly 40 employers spanning aviation, maritime, hospitality, construction, education, and government. “During times like this, it is our responsibility to show up for our residents,” Davis said. “This career fair is not just an event—it is a continues on B3 – Broward jobs
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