"Florida Cities Crack Down on Spring Break Chaos with New Safety Measures"

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Miami Beach officials are implementing security measures to curb spring break chaos, including parking restrictions and early beach closures, leading to concerns from business owners about potential revenue loss. Civil rights advocates argue that the restrictions are racially motivated, as the popular Black tourist destination faces increased scrutiny. Meanwhile, Panama City Beach has experienced a similar escalation in violent crime during spring break, leading to a crackdown resulting in a 44% reduction in crime.
Topics:nation#business-owners#civil-rights-advocates#miami-beach#security-measures#spring-break#travel-and-tourism
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