/tags/spring-break Spring Break en-US WLRN Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-03-11/miami-beach-spring-break-up-restrictions-parking-security After three consecutive years of spring break violence, Miami Beach officials are implementing monthlong security measures aimed at curbing the chaos, including parking restrictions for non-residents and closing sidewalk cafes on busy weekends. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-03-11/miami-beach-spring-break-up-restrictions-parking-security Verónica Zaragovia /south-florida/2024-03-08/spring-break-beachgoers-should-know-about-the-dangers-of-rip-currents-experts-say After a 17-year-old Canadian swimmer was swept out to sea and later found dead, the National Weather Service is warning visitors and residents about the hazards. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:52:06 GMT /south-florida/2024-03-08/spring-break-beachgoers-should-know-about-the-dangers-of-rip-currents-experts-say Kayla Kissel /business/2024-03-04/miami-beach-spring-break-parking Miami Beach's effort to reduce spring break violence involves closing more than a dozen city parking garages for several days to visitors. It is not a subtle strategy. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /business/2024-03-04/miami-beach-spring-break-parking Tom Hudson /government-politics/2024-03-01/miami-beach-fort-lauderdale-spring-break-restrictions In the latest effort by Miami Beach to curb rowdy spring break crowds, the city is implementing some of its strictest measures in recent memory — parking garage closures, DUI check points, license plate readers that's compared to other spring break hubs like Fort Lauderdale. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:26:08 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-01/miami-beach-fort-lauderdale-spring-break-restrictions Alyssa Ramos, Rafael Hernandez /business/2024-03-01/fort-lauderdale-spring-break-parking-restrictions Fort Lauderdale ramps up parking rates and police units. It comes as the city expects an influx of tourists while Miami Beach makes moves to restrict the number of visitors during spring break. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:19:47 GMT /business/2024-03-01/fort-lauderdale-spring-break-parking-restrictions Gerard Albert /news/2023-03-28/city-of-miami-beach-considers-shutting-the-door-on-spring-break Miami Beach elected officials have voted to direct city staff to propose restrictions like a limited curfew for spring break 2024 that they'll vote on in April. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:12:55 GMT /news/2023-03-28/city-of-miami-beach-considers-shutting-the-door-on-spring-break Verónica Zaragovia /news/2023-03-20/miami-beach-struggles-with-spring-break-violence-big-crowds 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 and roaming the streets. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:30:00 GMT /news/2023-03-20/miami-beach-struggles-with-spring-break-violence-big-crowds David Fischer and Stephany Matat | Associated Press, Curt Anderson | Associated Press /local-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-19/miami-beach-sets-curfew-to-control-spring-break-crowds-after-2-shootings The city issued a curfew on Sunday night and plans another starting on Thursday in an effort to curb violence after two fatal shootings took place over the weekend. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:25:50 GMT /local-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-19/miami-beach-sets-curfew-to-control-spring-break-crowds-after-2-shootings Emma Bowman /local-news/2023-03-16/judge-miami-beach-can-end-liquor-sales-in-certain-areas-at-2-a-m Miami Beach officials can move forward with plans to end alcohol sales after 2 a.m. in certain parts of South Beach, an internationally famous tourist spot. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-03-16/judge-miami-beach-can-end-liquor-sales-in-certain-areas-at-2-a-m Associated Press /2022-03-28/hoa-controversies-surfsides-new-mayor-spring-break-narcan-street-team The Hammocks has the largest homeowner’s association in the state. And, it’s embroiled in cries of fraudulent elections and financial misbehavior. We meet the new mayor of Surfside. Plus, a group in Broward is trying to stop spring breakers from accidentally overdosing. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:35:03 GMT /2022-03-28/hoa-controversies-surfsides-new-mayor-spring-break-narcan-street-team Caitie Muñoz, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson