‘Not an Easy Decision': Miami Beach Entertainment District Under 8 P.M. Curfew Rowdy Springbreakers

NBC 6 South Florida - Deputies were clearing crowds in South Beach Saturday night after Miami Beach officials announced a slew of safety measures, including a nightly curfew and causeway closures, for at least 72 hours in an attempt to control rowdy spring breakers.

The 8 p.m. curfew became effective Saturday and encompassed Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue and Española Way, from 5th to 16th Street. All restaurants, bars and businesses must close by curfew, and police will also ask the public to clear right of ways.

In addition, the MacArthur, Venetian and Julia Tuttle causeways will close nightly, with only one lane open for residents and local workers.....READ MORE

NBC affiliate South Florida