SUMMARY: At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, frustrated airline passengers are expressing discontent over persistent add-on fees for services like seat selection and early boarding. In response, the Department of Transportation has introduced a new rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for canceled or delayed flights, effective in 60 days. Congress is also pushing airlines to address these “junk fees,” as consumer costs escalate. Travelers like Shireen Gese report significant ticket price increases due to various fees. Experts urge consumers to be well-informed to avoid additional charges. Despite regulatory pressures, airlines prioritize profitability, facing resistance to upfront fee transparency.

CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray spoke with a travel expert and travelers about what the future of airlines’ junk fees could become.

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SUMMARY: A three-year-old murder case in St. Petersburg has potentially been solved, aided by TikTok. In July 2021, Benjamin Williams fatally shot his girlfriend, Joanna Pekka, at a cemetery while she held their infant son, with her other child in the backseat unharmed. Recently, a TikTok user shared a news report on the case, leading to a tip that Williams was living in Mexico. This prompted a call to authorities, who apprehended him. Pekka’s mother expressed relief, stating that although nothing can replace her daughter, the family now feels safer knowing a dangerous person is off the streets. Williams faces multiple charges.

A woman posted about the murder her her true crime TikTok page. Someone saw it and informed the police the man they were looking for was in Mexico. He’s been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

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SUMMARY: Tyrie Samson’s father, Jarnell, shares his ongoing grief as he prepares for a court case against the manufacturer of the ride that led to his son’s tragic death two years ago at Icon Park. Despite nearly 1,000 days passing since the incident, the pain remains fresh. The family seeks justice and accountability, believing the ride was defective and dangerous. A state investigation determined that Tyrie slipped through safety restraints due to improper adjustments. The trial against Austrian company Funtime begins soon, with the family’s legal hope hinging on convincing the jury of the manufacturer’s liability.

The father of the boy who fell off a theme park ride to his death in Orlando spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News on the night before a trial is set to begin. Yarnell Sampson, father of Tyre Sampson, said the pain of losing his son has not subsided in the nearly three years since his death.

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