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The spring break crowds on South Beach are much larger this year than last year, which was the start of the pandemic. Now, officials are worried the increased visitors will worsen the spread of the virus.
Miami Beach Police said two of their officers were injured Friday evening and had to be transported to a local hospital following a disturbance in South Beach.
As throngs of college students descend on Florida beaches for Spring Break, the Centers for Disease Control is seriously concerned about COVID-19 and that the annual gatherings could cause another surge around the U.S.
The sun and sand of South Beach is synonymous with Spring Break and as travelers from across the country begin flocking to Florida for Spring Break, there are fears that there may be an uptick in coronavirus cases again.
Miami Beach police say they are braced for this year's spring break, which actually started February 15th and runs through mid-April, and are reconfiguring the shifts of officers for an eight-week period.
Anticipating a smaller but still large group of sun-seeking college students during Spring Break, Broward commissioners got together Tuesday to address coronavirus concerns.
In about a week and a half, Spring Break gets underway with many college students planning to come to South Florida.
Zero tolerance. That's what Miami Beach city officials are saying about the upcoming spring break.
We are getting close to that time again when thousands of college students flock to South Florida beaches for spring break.
Ohio spring breaker Brady Sluder, whose comments on the coronavirus went viral after he brushed off the health risks of the virus saying "if I get corona, I get corona," has issued an apology.
At a joint press conference Sunday, the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale announced a number of coronavirus response measures to curb the excessive crowds gathering for spring break.
This year's Spring Break is about to kick into high gear and Florida's beach towns are expecting big crowds.
As spring breakers descend on South Florida this week to soak up the sun, the threat of coronavirus is surely on everyone's mind.
Ready to hit Miami Beach for Spring Break? The city just announced measures to ensure locals, visitors, and tourists can enjoy the beaches while maintaining safety and residential quality of life.
Miami Beach commissioners have approved a measure to limit alcohol sales during Spring Break.
Miami Beach commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday night on limiting alcohol sales during Spring Break.
Miami Beach has taken its first step towards limiting alcohol sales during Spring Break.
Miami Beach's mayor wants to roll back the hours for 'last call' on South Beach for Spring Break.
A gunman who was caught on surveillance video reportedly trying to rob four Spring Breakers in Oakland Park, only to have the tables turned on him, is now in jail.
Ocean Drive on Miami Beach has re-opened to traffic after a busy Spring Break weekend.
Another busy spring break weekend brought out officers from several agencies to help Miami Beach police stop fights and violence, like the ones recorded on cell phone video last weekend.
Miami Beach police will be out in force over the next three days in an effort to keep sometimes rowdy Spring Breakers in check.
In anticipation of extremely large Spring Break crowds, Miami Beach police will be out in force starting Friday.
Miami Beach police are bringing in reinforcements to help them deal with sometimes raucous Spring Break crowds on the beach and Ocean Drive.
Miami Beach commissioners met to discuss what can be done to rein in this year's rowdy, and sometimes violent, Spring Break crowds.
A woman accused of severely injuring a good Samaritan in an August hit-and-run has been arrested.
Miami police charged Adrian Oneal Grimes, 30, known as "Peanut" or "Nut," after receiving an anonymous tip.
A partnership with Project Medishare provided equipment after earthquake 15 years ago.
Studies show intimate partner violence tends to increase during the holiday season.
A former Palm Springs Middle School substitute teacher is facing serious charges after being accused of molesting students.
A woman accused of severely injuring a good Samaritan in an August hit-and-run has been arrested.
Miami police charged Adrian Oneal Grimes, 30, known as "Peanut" or "Nut," after receiving an anonymous tip.
A partnership with Project Medishare provided equipment after earthquake 15 years ago.
Studies show intimate partner violence tends to increase during the holiday season.
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A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
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Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.