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March 6, 2024

Miami Beach is breaking up with spring break — or at least trying to

  • Visitors can expect curfews, bag searches and arrests for drug possession and violence.
    • By DAVID FISCHER
    Associated Press

    MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Miami Beach is trying to break up with spring break, but it's not yet clear whether spring break will take the hint.

    After three consecutive years of spring break violence, Miami Beach officials are implementing monthlong security measures aimed at curbing the chaos, including parking restrictions for non-residents and closing sidewalk cafes on busy weekends. The city has warned visitors to expect curfews, bag searches at the beach, early beach closures, DUI checkpoints, and arrests for drug possession and violence. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that 45 state law enforcement officers are also being deployed to the city to bolster the police.


     
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