Fort Lauderdale businesses seeing a decline in Spring Break sales after new alcohol ordinance
Some spring breakers agree that the atmosphere is tamer than usual, but others say they haven't experienced the strict enforcement.
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Some spring breakers agree that the atmosphere is tamer than usual, but others say they haven't experienced the strict enforcement.
City leaders in Miami Beach are making their message clear to Spring Break visitors – lawlessness will not be tolerated.
Spring Break is just a few weeks away, and the city of Fort Lauderdale is preparing for an influx of visitors.
Miami Beach is relaxing some spring break restrictions this year while maintaining a heavy police presence to ensure visitor safety after years of strict crowd-control measures.
Mayor Steven Meiner highlighted new safety measures and enforcement plans for Spring Break, emphasizing recent public safety improvements in his annual State of the City address.
Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones said the department is adding more officers and will be fully staffed in two weeks. He noted that Miami Beach's approach to policing has attracted attention from other agencies.
While city leaders claim victory, many local business owners see a different reality: empty streets, vacant restaurant tables and dwindling profits.
While city leaders claim victory, many local business owners see a different reality: empty streets, vacant restaurant tables and dwindling profits.
According to AAA booking data, both Fort Lauderdale and Miami rank among the top 10 spring break destinations this year.
Spring break is in full swing across South Florida and early signs indicate a surge in tourism, particularly in Fort Lauderdale.
Miami Beach police say there has been a 14% drop in spring break-related arrests compared to last year at this time.
For those put off by the rules in Miami Beach, spring breakers found a home in Fort Lauderdale.
Fed up with the level of surveillance and rules, a lot of spring breakers took the party to Fort Lauderdale,
The FBI advises travelers to be vigilant and avoid traveling alone.
Fort Lauderdale welcomed the crowds. South Beach enjoyed the relative quiet.
A resident told CBS News Miami that Tuesday's fight on the beach raised eyebrows.
The city is expecting the largest crowd of spring breakers from Thursday through Sunday and next weekend.
City officials have made it clear that raucous behavior will not be tolerated.
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break.
Morgan Rynor reports this weekend and next weekend are expected to be the busiest time for spring break visitors
The intelligence center and drone program will allow them to monitor and respond to incidents in real-time.
Miami Beach officials are anticipating a busy spring break season, with thousands of people expected to visit the city. To help keep residents and visitors alike safe, police are going high-tech.
Steve Maugeri reports the police department's new real-time intelligence center and drone program will allow them to monitor and respond to incidents quicker, particularly during the high-impact spring break weekends through March.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has directed state law enforcement officials to provide personnel to Miami Beach and other cities requesting assistance through April.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has directed state law enforcement officials to provide personnel to Miami Beach and other cities requesting assistance through April.
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