Spring Breakers Cause Chaos On South Beach
The word whispered across South Beach Friday night was "chaos" after the spring break crowds got out of control.
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The word whispered across South Beach Friday night was "chaos" after the spring break crowds got out of control.
Spring break is almost here. This is the time of year when college students pack their bags and head to somewhere they can forget about their studies. Europe offers many destinations where students can have fun, explore and escape.
In an effort to reign in the partying hordes who packed their beaches every Spring, Panama City Beach leaders have voted to ban beach drinking during the month of March.
A house party that dissolved into a hail of gunfire and left seven young people hurt has officials on the Florida Panhandle pondering what to do with a spring break season they say has gotten out of control.
As Spring Break winds down for most South Florida kids, a last trip to the beach may be on the agenda. Those going should be careful around the water due to dangerous rip currents.
A burn victim is speaking out for the first since his truck was set on fire—with him sleeping inside—in the parking lot of a bar in the Keys nearly two years ago.
Beaches, bars and parties are the hallmark of a great spring break. Plan your trip to South Florida this year and experience two cities that have all three, plus much more.
For those who are still searching on how to stay within the average student budget while planning the best spring break trip ever, here are a few helpful tips to get started.
After a security failure at 2014's Ultra Music Festival, organizers for the festival announced Friday the hiring of a top cop. This comes as the Mayor and Miami City Commissioner are trying to ban the event altogether.
If you're going to throw something off your balcony during spring break, it's a good idea to check to see if there might be a cop below.
Making plans for spring break? Look no further than the sizzling shores, rich history and hip scene of South Florida.
College students on a budget may still find discount travel packages to spring break destinations like South Padre Island, Daytona Beach and Panama City.
Cancun, Mexico, Las Vegas and South Beach Miami are among the best long weekend trips for college students.
It's Spring Break and Ft. Lauderdale Beach is packed with college students. While the number of spring breakers has been steady over the past five years, it is nothing compared to the heyday of thirty years ago.
Colder temperatures than usual have disappointed college students visiting Miami for Spring Break.
CBS4 News has obtained video of a scuffle on Miami Beach with police officers. YouTube video shows Miami Beach Police officers in the middle of a crowd of spring breakers.
Thousands of co-eds hit South Beach this year for spring break.
If you live on South Beach, get ready for an influx of spring breakers.
The founder of the sex-charged "Girls Gone Wild" series of videos, featuring drunken college girls doffing their tops for the camera, has been cleared of claims that he's to blame for the emotional stress some of his now reluctant stars felt for appearing in the raunchy videos.
Spring breakers hitting South Florida's beaches for a little fun in the sun are being urged to stay out of the water Monday and Tuesday because of a high risk of rip currents.
First one, then another sunbather on Hallandale Beach spotted what looked like someone, or some thing, in trouble. They saw a dark form in the shallow water, near the beach. They went to help, but were shocked by what they found.
A special kind of spring break is happening this week in South Florida. It's a camp sponsored by Miami Children's Hospital for a group of people who, for one week, just want to be like everyone else.
Spring break is right around the corner and that means thousands of students will be out of school, leaving parents with the task of finding a way to keep their kids busy amid their busy workweek. But there are several options to your kids' advantage.
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