Miami Beach declares spring break crackdown a success, businesses feel sting
While city leaders claim victory, many local business owners see a different reality: empty streets, vacant restaurant tables and dwindling profits.
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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.
Spring break is in full swing across South Florida and early signs indicate a surge in tourism, particularly in Fort Lauderdale.
According to AAA booking data, both Fort Lauderdale and Miami rank among the top 10 spring break destinations this year.
Miami Beach police say there has been a 14% drop in spring break-related arrests compared to last year at this time.
Fed up with the level of surveillance and rules, a lot of spring breakers took the party to Fort Lauderdale,
For those put off by the rules in Miami Beach, spring breakers found a home in 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.
Morgan Rynor reports this weekend and next weekend are expected to be the busiest time for spring break visitors
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.
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.
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.
The intelligence center and drone program will allow them to monitor and respond to incidents in real-time.
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.
Miami Beach broke up with spring break last year and city leaders still aren't interested in couples counseling.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on the start of spring break from Ocean Drive in South Beach.
Marybel Rodriguez reports city leaders have stressed that rowdy behavior will not be tolerated.
The rules are in effect through Saturday, April 12, for high traffic areas of the beach.
Morgan Rynor reports city leaders have made it clear that rowdy behavior will not be tolerated and the measures are to keep everyone safe.
Miami Beach is warning spring breakers that rowdy behavior will not be tolerated. To that end, the city will be enforcing certain restrictions through March.
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Miami police said just after midnight they received a ShotSpotter alert for the area of NW 62 Street and NW 2 Avenue.
The chance of rain is low for the week.
A father and daughter, along with another adult, were hospitalized after they nearly drowned in the ocean near a Fort Lauderdale hotel on Sunday night, officials said.
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
As part of the agreement, At Home said it expects to transition ownership of the company.
Miami police said just after midnight they received a ShotSpotter alert for the area of NW 62 Street and NW 2 Avenue.
The chance of rain is low for the week.
A father and daughter, along with another adult, were hospitalized after they nearly drowned in the ocean near a Fort Lauderdale hotel on Sunday night, officials said.
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