Drastic measures approved in Miami Beach ahead of Spring Break 2024
After last year's violence and disruptions left two people dead and dozens in jail, commissioners approved drastic measures.
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After last year's violence and disruptions left two people dead and dozens in jail, commissioners approved drastic measures.
Next year's Spring Break in South Beach will look and feel different after city leaders agreed Monday on future curfews, alcohol sales limits, and new security around Ocean Drive.
Next year's Spring Break in South Beach will look and feel different after city leaders agreed Monday on future curfews, alcohol sales limits, and new security around Ocean Drive.
On Monday, the city commission met and agreed to declare a state of emergency next March and begin curfews during problem weeks in March 2024.
One idea is to put strict security measures in place, including a secured perimeter on Ocean Drive.
Teri Hornstein reports a number of ideas will be discussed including a secured perimeter on Ocean Drive and closing the causeways when they reach capacity.
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Austin Carter reports the suspected gunman reportedly admitting to the shooting, telling police it was in self defense.
South Beach residents say they are worried about their safety after two deadly shootings occurred last weekend amid an influx of spring break visitors.
Nicole Lauren reports the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association want to get the word out that the city is more than the recent negative headlines.
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Access to certain areas of South Beach will be limited
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For the third year in a row, Miami Beach is struggling with spring break violence, including two deadly shootings
Teri Hornstein reports Miami Beach finds itself struggling with spring break violence, including two deadly shootings and unruly crowds, despite a massive police presence and activities designed to give people alternatives to drinking alcohol and roaming the streets.
Teri Hornstein reports a Spring Break weekend marred by two deadly shootings has led to city leaders to consider the future.
Search the words "Miami Beach" online and it is hardly all sunshine and good news in the wake of two deadly shootings last weekend.
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Miami Beach City Commissioners on Monday voted 4-3 to reject the continuation of a curfew next weekend after imposing one last weekend.
Teri Hornstein reports another curfew may go into effect this weekend.
Teri Hornstein reports there were two deadly shootings over the weekend.
Vice Mayor Meiner said there will be a special meeting on Monday to discuss future curfews and other measures to control Spring Break crowds.
A similar curfew will be discussed Monday for next weekend
Teri Hornstein reports Miami Beach on Sunday issued a state of emergency and imposed a curfew following an overnight shooting Sunday and one Friday night that sent panicked crowds fleeing for cover. A similar curfew will be discussed for next weekend.
Police are investigating a double shooting on Ocean Drive which resulted in one person dead and another one wounded.
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Miami-Dade police are investigating after a customer was shot at a tire shop Monday afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade.
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A disturbing discovery on a dirt road in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of Roiniel Perez, who now faces five charges, including second-degree murder.
Miami-Dade police are investigating after a customer was shot at a tire shop Monday afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade.
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