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In an effort to put the brakes on the rowdy late night, sometimes violent, behavior of the spring break crowds on Miami Beach, a curfew will go into effect this weekend.
Miami Beach commissioners unanimously approved the state of emergency on Tuesday, a move the group says is necessary to control the large Spring Break crowds that continue to flock to the area.
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So, now that the City of Miami Beach has issued a state of emergency and implemented a curfew, what does that mean to spring breakers, visitors and residents?
As violence surrounding spring break continues, Miami Beach City Commissioners are discussing extending the upcoming curfew.
BSO took CBS4's Ted Scouten along for their beefed-up enforcement in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Pompano and Deerfield Beach called "Operation Spring Fling." In just minutes they made their first stop.
Miami Beach is trying to put the brakes on rowdy late-night spring break behavior by instituting a new curfew that begins Thursday and lasts through the weekend.
After a busy spring break weekend marred by two shootings in the entertainment district, Miami Beach is taking action.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has announced new rules for the next month as thousands of spring breakers are expected to head to South Florida.
New rules for spring breakers heading to Miami Beach go into effect Thursday, and one environmental group is gearing up to help keep the beach clean and protect turtles during their nesting season.
New rules for spring breakers heading to Miami Beach go into effect over the next several days.
The City of Miami Beach is passing new rules and amping up enforcement in an effort to curb disruptive spring break crowds.
A popular spring break hot spot, the Clevelander Hotel on Miami Beach, is fighting back against the city's latest alcohol ban.
Starting in early March and lasting this year until mid-April, spring break typically draws thousands of students, families and tourists to the sunny weather and sandy beaches.
Last call would come at 2 a.m. for dozens of bars, hotels, and other businesses in Miami Beach's entertainment district if city commissioners adopt an ordinance that would roll back hours for alcohol sales.
After a tumultuous couple of weeks that saw rowdy crowds and some violence, Miami Beach's Ocean Drive is quiet now and people who live in the area say they hope it stays that way heading into another spring break weekend.
Many South Beach residents are concerned about the chaos on South Beach, but not everyone.
South Beach was once again relatively calm Thursday as the city implemented another state of emergency. Residents CBS4's Bobeth Yates spoke to said they want it to stay that way.
One man who knows a thing or two about Miami Beach and its brand is Bill Talbert, the President and CEO of The Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. He spoke with CBS4's Marybel Rodriguez about the chaos on South Beach and its possible long term effects.
CBS4 spoke to Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber on Spring Break 2021. He was asked about the police response to crowds, the image Miami Beach is projecting to the world and whether he accepted responsibility for what was happening.
Well-known rapper and local football coach Luther Campbell faults Miami Beach officials for not planning on how to handle the large crowd of people coming for Spring Break.
Rowdy spring breakers and pandemic-weary tourists are being drawn to South Beach by the thousands. There have been fights, crime, and several dangerous stampedes. Former State Senator Dwight Bullard said he is concerned by the images coming from Miami Beach.
Florida International University Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Aileen Marty spoke to CBS4 about mass gatherings during spring break in Miami Beach.
The images of the chaos on South Beach can be disturbing, especially to people of color who are feeling targeted. The reality is that the majority of people partying on South Beach are African American.
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