Massive spring break crowd flees Florida beach as "takeover" events cause chaos

Spring break chaos: Panic, 130 + arrests, and a Florida Sheriff's new safety measures

Daytona Beach experienced chaos over the weekend as thousands of spring breakers were sent running amidst panic.

Over 100 arrests after spring break 'chaos' in Florida, authorities say

Over 100 arrests after spring break 'chaos' in Florida, authorities say DAYTONA BEACH, FL — Authorities in Florida are escalating a clampdown on spring break crowds at local beaches after gatherings organized through social media led to more than 100 arrests, medical calls, and the seizure of…

Florida sheriff blames spring break 'promoters' as arrests climb

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office blamed promoters on social media for publicizing unsanctioned events, referred to as "takeovers."

Chaos in Florida for spring break as ‘takeovers’ overwhelm beaches

Social media promoters could soon face financial penalties for organizing unsanctioned ‘takeover’ events

Massive spring break crowd flees Florida beach as "takeover" events cause chaos

Spring break "takeovers," which are massive gatherings organized on social media, are overwhelming some top destinations and posing dangers.

Spring Break Chaos In Florida Hotspot Leads To Shootings, 100+ Arrests

Spring break mayhem in Daytona Beach sent hundreds of beachgoers sprinting in panic over the weekend after a loud popping sound sparked fears of gunfire. Officials now say it wasn’t shots at all. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday the noise that triggered the chaos came from people crushing water bottles in a packed crowd, not a shooter on the sand. “There were zero gunshots on the beach,” Chitwood said after videos of the stampede…