Overview

• Sunny Isles Police dispersed a large, non-permitted spring break gathering promoted via social media, emphasizing zero tolerance for disruptive behavior.
• Miami Beach's crackdown, including curfews and increased police presence, led to a 13% decrease in arrests compared to last year.
• Displaced spring breakers have increasingly flocked to Sunny Isles Beach and Fort Lauderdale, creating new challenges for local law enforcement.
• Fort Lauderdale, while welcoming spring breakers without curfews, has reported incidents of disorder, including fights and illegal activities.
• Governor Ron DeSantis has deployed additional state law enforcement resources to manage spring break crowds across Florida's hotspots.