Miami spring break violence - Xi-Putin meeting - Iraq War turns 20

Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   After two fatal shootings and "unruly crowds," Miami Beach ordered a curfew from Sunday until Monday, and "separate emergency measures" for the rest of the week. It is the third year in a row that the city of 81,000 has declared a curfew during the spring break season.
   
   The two murders were isolated, and both involved tourists instead of locals. One of the shootings happened on Friday night in an area with many tourists. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said the problem was spring break itself, saying "We don’t want spring break in our city. It’s too rowdy, brings too much disorder and is simply too difficult to police."
   
   Gelber said the "overwhelming volume of visitors" and the presence of guns creates an "intolerable situation." He noted that this year the city had an "unprecedented police presence," which did not appear to have much impact. Police have impounded more than 70 firearms in the last three weeks. Other city officials also said that massive crowds and "extreme traffic" posed a large challenge to law enforcement.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   Fatal shootings on Miami Beach's famed Ocean Drive prompt city to impose spring break curfew.
   USA Today (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 74% • 3 min read
   

1. Different political viewpoint
   Miami Beach shootings spur curfews, possible spring break cancellation: officials.
   Daily Caller (Right) • Factual Grade 65% • 2 min read

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   Spring break crackdown puts focus on future of South Beach. (2022)
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