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| 5/9/2017

Florida airport falls into disarray after Spirit flights canceled

A busy Florida airport descended into chaos after Miramar-based Spirit Airlines Inc canceled many flights due to a labor dispute with pilots, stranding hundreds of passengers and leading to multiple skirmishes. At least 11 Spirit flights were canceled at the airport on Monday and 31 were delayed, according to FlightAware data. "We are shocked and saddened to see the videos of what took place," Spirit spokesman Paul Berry said in a statement. Full story from Reuters, here (includes video). Also read more at the AP.

Office Depot boosts profits as store operations shrink

Boca Raton-based Office Depot continued in the first quarter on its quest to increase profits, while sales fell due to store closures. CEO Gerry Smith said he was pleased with the “positive momentum” of the “strong earnings performance” in the new year. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Executive Women’s Day draws 200 top female business leaders to the Players

The PGA Tour launched the Executive Women’s Day in 2011 as an annual program in which women can access potential for commerce connections through golf. This year, the PGA Tour is hosting similar events at 10 Tour events. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Orlando construction tech firm to pitch investors

An Orlando-based software company that has built an application for the construction industry could have something of a home-field advantage at a pitch competition this month. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Former BankAtlantic CEO cleared of SEC civil charges

A federal jury has cleared a former bank executive of civil charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission nearly a decade ago. Monday's verdict exonerating former BankAtlantic CEO Alan Levan follows a six-week trial in Miami. More from the AP.

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Tampa International Fringe Festival

florida Transforming Ybor City from abandoned warehouses to the bohemian, artsy district it is today took decades. Another quantum leap in that direction could take just a weekend. The Tampa International Fringe Festival, a brand-new event, aims to turn revelers into repeat customers for what could turn out to be the most eclectic group performers this area has ever seen.

» More from the Tampa Bay Times.

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