Miami Beach declares curfew over spring break violence

Miami Beach struggles to control wild spring breakers after 2 fatal shootings

Miami Beach is struggling to control the spring break crowd, even with protective measures in place such as an increased police presence and activities to encourage people not to drink alcohol while roaming the street, according to the Associated Press.

Miami Beach mayor: ‘We don’t embrace the spring break atmosphere’

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber (D) on Tuesday said the city doesn’t “embrace the spring break atmosphere” amid the seasonal influx of visitors and in the wake of two fatal shootings on Ocean Drive over the weekend. “We don’t embrace the spring break atmosphere. We don’t advertise for it … We never asked for it,”…

Miami Beach Won’t Impose Another Curfew After Spring Break Violence

To avoid punishing local businesses, city officials will instead close some liquor stores early this weekend

Miami Beach struggles with spring break violence, big crowds | Chattanooga Times Free Press

For the third year in a row, Miami Beach finds itself struggling with spring break violence, including two fatal shootings and unruly crowds, despite a massive police presence and activities designed to give people alternatives to drinking alcohol and roaming the streets.

Miami Beach at war with itself amid spring break violence

Members of City Commission voted against imposing a curfew this coming weekend after a pair of shootings during spring break last weekend.

Miami Beach won't extend spring break curfew for this weekend

Commissioners instead approved a plan to prohibit retail liquor sales in South Beach after 6pm.