Overview

• Fort Lauderdale officials increase police patrols and enforce spring break-specific rules to manage potential overflow from Miami Beach's crackdown.
• Miami Beach declares a breakup with spring break, implementing strict parking and beach regulations to prevent overcrowding and violence.
• Fort Lauderdale's safety measures include Narcan in hotels, heightened lifeguard vigilance against rip currents, and a bar watch program to prevent drink spiking.
• Parking rates in Fort Lauderdale may rise to $100 to discourage excessive beach crowding, with a vote on the increase scheduled for Tuesday.
• Hollywood adopts a more conservative approach to spring break, focusing on family and retiree visitors, with potential parking rate adjustments under consideration.