Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is making preparations for spring break this year, announcing that the state will deploy resources to help Miami law enforcement keep the peace.
The governor’s announcement comes a month in advance of when many colleges take spring break. DeSantis stated that he has spoken with the mayor of Miami and that Florida will “proactively” provide resources to ensure that this year’s spring break season “does not turn into some melee.”
“People come down and enjoy themselves, a variety of different ways you can do that, of course,” DeSantis said at a news conference Monday. “We have a lot to offer in this state, and we’re proud of that. But we’re not going to let the streets be taken over, we’re not going to let the residents who live here have their quality of life diminished, we’re not going to allow businesses to be hurt by public disorder on the streets or any of this type of activity that we have seen in recent years.”
DeSantis acknowledged that the state has had to deal with some “really serious incidents” over the last couple of years, including murders and fights with police. He said that these additional resources are meant to provide Miami and other cities in Florida with proper protection.
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In 2022, Miami opted to extend its curfew for almost a week in mid-March “to mitigate dangerous and illegal conduct.” The curfew took place between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Florida was the most popular state for spring break travel destinations in the United States last year. Besides Miami, other popular U.S. cities spring break travelers will visit include Las Vegas, New York City, San Francisco, and New Orleans.
