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Breeze Airways announced three new nonstop routes from Southwest Florida International Airport to Dayton (Mon/Fri, from Oct, fares from $69), Madison (seasonal, Wed/Sat, from Oct), and Trenton (Mon/Fri, from Jan, fares from $89). Tickets are available at flybreeze.com or via the Breeze app.
Michael Johnson, the president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, died unexpectedly at age 50 in Madison. A longtime community leader who helped grow the organization and guided it through the COVID-19 pandemic (after a brief 2018 stint as CEO of United Way of Cincinnati), Johnson’s passing was announced by the club. Former Chief Education and People Officer Taylor Jackson will serve as interim president and CEO, while leaders and officials remember his advocacy for Dane County youth and plan to honor his legacy.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin after a passenger allegedly made multiple attempts to breach the cockpit. Fellow passengers and on-board law enforcement restrained him until landing; the suspect was detained by Dane County authorities with FBI involvement. The Boeing 737 carrying 147 passengers and six crew landed safely with no reported injuries. FAA officials said the disturbance prompted the landing, and authorities have not released the passenger’s identity or any charges. ATC audio reviewed by CNN captured the crew relaying the security incident before the diversion.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare to Minneapolis was diverted to Madison, Wisconsin after an unruly passenger prompted a security intervention; no injuries were reported and the plane was expected to continue to Minneapolis later Friday.