Miami Beach mayor touts ‘calmest spring break’ in years following police crackdown

Published March 18, 2024 2:49pm ET



The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, described the numerous spring break precautions taken by the city as an overall success, noting a decrease in arrests compared to previous years.

The Florida city has been a popular spring break destination for college students and had been the target of crime. This year, the city and state announced a multitude of precautions it would be taking to lower crime during spring break, such as a curfew and an increased police presence, with Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner noting how many businesses have benefited from these precautions.

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