Spring Break

Miami Beach has made no secret that it does not want traditional spring breakers to crowd its bars, streets and beach. This year will see a financial advisory event compete with college students during the most important month of the year for the city's hospitality industry.  "A lot of negative advertising is definitely frightening people away," said one hotel owner.

After years of spring break violence, including several fatal shootings, Miami Beach officials announced Tuesday they are putting in place and enforcing strict regulations for the second year in a row.

As part of its yearslong effort to curb raucous partying, the city created “Reality Check,” a video in which revelers break the rules and suffer the consequences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.