Spring break hot spot declares state of emergency, curfew after rowdy takeovers spark mass arrests

Daytona Beach declared a state of emergency and a 7-day overnight curfew for minors after an unsanctioned spring break event ...

Spring break hot spots turn lawless as fights erupt, drugs flow and dozens arrested in sweeping crackdowns

Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach racked up dozens of spring break arrests this weekend as Florida cities impose curfews and ...

How spring breakers’ drunken flash mobs turn Florida towns, beaches into war zones

Coastal Florida towns are playing hot potato with spring breakers who use social media to organize “takeovers” of gatherings ...

Spring break crackdown cuts arrests in hot spot while chaos spreads to other party hubs

Miami Beach reports a 24% drop in spring break arrests in 2026, says Commissioner Alex Fernandez, while Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale continue battling seasonal chaos.

How crowded do Florida theme parks get in March during spring break?

Planning a trip to Florida's theme parks? Learn when to expect the biggest spring break crowds and how to beat the heat.