Sixty Florida state troopers will be in Miami Beach this weekend to help local authorities control spring break crowds amid a series fo violent incidents.
ordered the deployment after two murders occurred last weekend in Miami Beach. Spring break has become a source of stress and anger for local officials and residents as violent crowds have resulted in killings, violent confrontations with police and other unruly behavior in recent years.
"Florida is a law-and-order state. As part of Governor DeSantis's priority to protect Floridians and keep our communities safe, FHP is ready and prepared to act," said Dave Kerner, director of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. A Miami Beach Police officer exits a closed road during Spring Break in Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday. Florida state troopers will be in town to assist local law enforcement this weekend.
The troopers will patrol the streets and will"stay as long as needed and protect the residents of the greater Miami area, and we will have zero tolerance for dangerous and illegal activity," Kerner said. In response to the fatal shootings last weekend, Miami Beach has imposed a midnight curfew in an effort to control chaotic crowds. a popular destination for spring breakers, and will run from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, the city said in a news release. An additional curfew will likely be implemented Thursday through Monday. brought multiple firearms"Despite unprecedented police presence, for two consecutive nights, Ocean Drive has been the scene of deadly shootings.
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