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David Lyons
David Lyons is a business writer for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He is a past editor-in-chief of ALM’s Daily Business Review in Miami and formerly worked for the Miami Herald, Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Albany (N.Y.) Times-Union and Schenectady Gazette. He holds a degree in political science from Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y.
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![Three law enforcement veterans are challenging Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony as he seeks a second full term in office in the Democratic Party primary. Three law enforcement veterans are challenging Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony as he seeks a second full term in office in the Democratic Party primary.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TFL-L-Gregory-Tony-01.jpg?w=88)
Broward Sheriff Tony faces three challengers in Democratic primary. Will anyone overcome his big money?
Three law enforcement veterans are challenging Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony as he seeks a second full term in office in the Democratic Party primary.
![Days after the CrowdStrike cyber meltdown worldwide, the Florida-based OneBlood nonprofit collection and distribution organization became the victim of an apparent ransomware attack, raising questions about how the private and public sectors can better secure their data systems from technological failures and criminal intrusions. Days after the CrowdStrike cyber meltdown worldwide, the Florida-based OneBlood nonprofit collection and distribution organization became the victim of an apparent ransomware attack, raising questions about how the private and public sectors can better secure their data systems from technological failures and criminal intrusions.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/01/20/KYXL7RVN3JGMLKJ2M3XC5HV63I.jpg?w=135)
OneBlood ransomware attack again shows how vulnerable we are to cyber disruptions
Days after the CrowdStrike cyber meltdown worldwide, the Florida-based OneBlood nonprofit collection and distribution organization became the victim of an apparent ransomware attack, raising questions about how the private and...
![Spirit Airlines, the South Florida-based discount carrier known for its a la carte service, now says it is folding free perks such as carry-on luggage, Wi-Fi and snacks and drinks into a new fare menu. Spirit Airlines, the South Florida-based discount carrier known for its a la carte service, now says it is folding free perks such as carry-on luggage, Wi-Fi and snacks and drinks into a new fare menu.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TFL-L-JET-BLUE-SPIRIT-02_178418242.jpg?w=130)
Spirit Airlines making major price shift. Perks like free Wi-Fi, carry-on bags and snacks will fall into revamped fares
Spirit Airlines, the South Florida-based discount carrier known for its a la carte service, now says it is folding free perks such as carry-on luggage, Wi-Fi and snacks and drinks...
![JetBlue Airways says it is halting the service it started in January between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Tallahassee, citing a subpar performance. But the airline is adding flights from the Northeast to other Florida cities later this year. JetBlue Airways says it is halting the service it started in January between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Tallahassee, citing a subpar performance. But the airline is adding flights from the Northeast to other Florida cities later this year.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/JetBlue-Spirit-Allegiant_65141.jpg?w=132)
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JetBlue to end Fort Lauderdale-Tallahassee service as it adds flights between Northeast and other Florida cities
JetBlue Airways says it is halting the service it started in January between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Tallahassee, citing a subpar performance. But the airline is adding flights from...
![Red and blue police lights are shown on top of a white police car at night. Red and blue police lights are shown on top of a white police car at night.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/02/16/XSVDFFQAKVBZRJVG5UBPRTTI2Y.jpg?w=135)
Man hospitalized with gunshot wound after shooting in Dania Beach
The Broward Sheriff's Office in investigating a shooting incident involving an unidentified man in Dania Beach who was reportedly hospitalized.
![Handfuls of supporters and demonstrators gathered near Mar-a-Lago ahead of the meeting between former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Handfuls of supporters and demonstrators gathered near Mar-a-Lago ahead of the meeting between former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TFL-L-netanyahu-trump-mar-a-lago-14-072624.jpg?w=132)
Sparse crowd, some demonstrators greet Netanyahu on his visit with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Handfuls of supporters and demonstrators gathered near Mar-a-Lago ahead of the meeting between former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
![Brightline says it set a monthly record for long-haul passengers in June with more than 139,000 riders between South Florida and Orlando. Brightline says it set a monthly record for long-haul passengers in June with more than 139,000 riders between South Florida and Orlando.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tfl-l-brightline-celebration1788_139081028.jpg?w=140)
Brightline reports record ridership, but fewer commuters, as rail line emphasizes longer haul travel
Brightline says it set a monthly record for long-haul passengers in June with more than 139,000 riders between South Florida and Orlando.
![Airlines and a wide spectrum of other businesses and government agencies that are customers of Crowdstrike moved to return to normal Monday as they recovered from a faulty software update distributed by the cyber security firm. Airlines and a wide spectrum of other businesses and government agencies that are customers of Crowdstrike moved to return to normal Monday as they recovered from a faulty software update distributed by the cyber security firm.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TFL-L-DELTA-DELAYS-FLL-01.jpg?w=116)
Delta, other airlines struggle to restore travel schedules after cyber outage
Airlines and a wide spectrum of other businesses and government agencies that are customers of Crowdstrike moved to return to normal Monday as they recovered from a faulty software update...
![A worldwide cyber outage forced the closure of local Social Security Administration offices nationwide, disrupted some businesses and delayed or forced the cancellation of flights in South Florida and elsewhere in the U.S. Local government officials closely monitored their services to ensure they remained up and running. A worldwide cyber outage forced the closure of local Social Security Administration offices nationwide, disrupted some businesses and delayed or forced the cancellation of flights in South Florida and elsewhere in the U.S. Local government officials closely monitored their services to ensure they remained up and running.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tfl-l-microsoft-airport-delays-3-071924.jpg?w=140)
Worldwide cyber outage disrupts South Florida travelers, businesses; Social Security offices closed
A worldwide cyber outage forced the closure of local Social Security Administration offices nationwide, disrupted some businesses and delayed or forced the cancellation of flights in South Florida and elsewhere...
![President Joe Biden wants to curb residential rent increases by penalizing mainly corporate landlords who boost rents by more than 5% a year. But he needs Congressional action, a prospect certain to draw opposition from states such as Florida which bars rent control initiatives. President Joe Biden wants to curb residential rent increases by penalizing mainly corporate landlords who boost rents by more than 5% a year. But he needs Congressional action, a prospect certain to draw opposition from states such as Florida which bars rent control initiatives.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tfl-l-rent-sign-03112024-01.jpg?w=132)
Joe Biden’s proposed rent caps: Could they fly in Florida? Anywhere?
President Joe Biden wants to curb residential rent increases by penalizing mainly corporate landlords who boost rents by more than 5% a year. But he needs Congressional action, a prospect...