MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – South Beach is at a tipping point.
Violent crimes have plagued the entertainment district, where Wednesday night four people from Chicago were arrested for a fight with security at The Licking restaurant, where a triple shooting happened last week.
It’s why the city is now targeting spring breakers online via travel booking websites, and also with banner planes flying high over the beach.
“That basically says we’re not kidding around. If you screw up, you’re going to be arrested, so you need to follow the rules when you’re in Miami Beach,” said Tonya Daniels of the City of Miami Beach.
Staying safe, with spring break fever, will come down to common sense.
You can expect to see a number of officers patrolling the beach, and spring breakers will not be allowed on the sand after nightfall.