‘Chaos is not welcome:’ Volusia sheriff threatens ‘travel advisor’ over Daytona Beach spring break recommendation
- Authorities in Panama City Beach, Florida, addressed spring break violence.
- Multiple shootings and a dangerous atmosphere prompted the response from officials.
- Law enforcement officials condemned the violence, noting incidents skewed younger this year.
- Police Chief Talamantez warned, "If you came with guns, bad intentions, and no respect for this city, we saw you."
- Talamantez declared Panama City Beach "can no longer be a Spring Break town" due to safety concerns.
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Panama City officials set to increase efforts to slow the influx of visitors - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WSVN) — Panama City is taking a page out of Miami Beach’s playbook when it comes to spring break, stepping up efforts to stop the influx of visitors, and violence, each year. Authorities say they’re focusing on keeping away travelers who bring guns, start fights, or disturb the peace. The Sheriff’s Office says it will take up the topic with residents and business owners and discuss potential new safety strategies. Panama City …
‘Chaos is not welcome:’ Volusia sheriff threatens ‘travel advisor’ over Daytona Beach spring break recommendation
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood warned a “travel advisor” on Thursday that spring breakers are not welcome after the man told Daily Mail that Daytona Beach was the next destination.
Tourists flock to Pismo Beach for spring break: 'Busier than we expected'
Pismo Beach is packed with tourists even the recent grey skies are not keeping people away. And local business owners say the tourists bring in a lot of business around this time of year.Mike Shaheen opened Pedal Up, an electric bike rental shop in Pismo, last year, with his wife, Cynthia. They say that business is beginning to pick up again. "It's kind of hit or miss during the off-season," said Shaheen. "It's definitely been slower but the las…
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