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"Florida's Spring Break Crackdown: Miami Beach Curfew and State Troopers"

Miami Beach has implemented a weekend curfew from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. in response to concerns over spring break crowds and public safety. The curfew will be in effect on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights within a designated area, with increased police presence and doubled fines for traffic infractions. Businesses will be allowed to operate for delivery services only during curfew hours, and the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption will be prohibited after 6 p.m. Visitors and business owners have expressed mixed reactions to the curfew, with some feeling it is necessary for safety while others are concerned about its impact on businesses and employees.

1 year ago•Source: WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

"Philadelphia City Council Proposes Business Curfew to Combat Open-Air Drug Market"

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3.575 min•1 year ago

"Philadelphia City Council Proposes Business Curfew to Combat Open-Air Drug Market"

Philadelphia City Council is considering a bill that would impose curfews on some businesses in the Kensington neighborhood's open-air drug market, requiring them to close between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to the area's rampant addiction and crime issues. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to address the drug crisis in Kensington, which has gained international attention for its extreme public drug use and high crime rates. The bill is part of a larger legislative package aimed at tackling illegal drug activity and quality-of-life nuisances in the area.

via Fox News

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