Spring Break
Spring Break COVID Surge as Florida Infections Rise After Crowds Arrive
The state's seven-day average of cases saw a sharp incline from late March, after declining for months from January.
Expected Spring Break–Related COVID-19 Surge Reported at Some Colleges
Even without a traditional spring break in some cases, colleges have seen a spike in COVID cases.
We Need a GI Bill for Gen Z
A boost into adulthood is the least we can do given that we've asked our children to sacrifice one of the best years of their lives. They largely came through for us. Now it's time we return the favor.
Spring Break Woman Found Dead at Cancun Resort, Investigation Launched
A woman reportedly died after falling from a fourth-floor room. She was believed to have been the mother of a student from one of three schools taking part in the trip.
Florida's Coronavirus Cases Jump by 630 as Spring Break Crowds Pack Beaches
The state reported 5,773 new cases, up from 5,143 the day before, as spring break crowds flock to the state's beaches, streets and bars.
Florida's Spring Break Hot Spots Reporting Slight Increases in COVID Cases
In each of the metro areas of Miami, Tampa and Orlando, coronavirus cases have begun to rise among people aged 25 to 49 years old.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber Blames Gov. DeSantis For Spring Break Chaos
Miami Beach has a local facemask ordinance but the governor's reopening plan forbids the city from enforcing it with fines and penalties.
Gaetz Gives Spring Break Warning As Miami Beach Arrests Pass 1,000
Miami Beach officials have implemented an 8 p.m. till 6 a.m. curfew and state of emergency until April 12 in response to the throngs of young people partying in the streets.
Florida 'Grim Reaper' Condemns Spring Breakers: 'Is it Really Worth it?'
Florida Attorney Daniel Uhlfelder has urged holiday-goers to reconsider their travel plans as the state surpasses more than 2 million cases of COVID-19.
More Than Half of Thousand Arrests in Miami Chaos Were From Out of State
Miami Beach officials said adults, not college students, made up a majority of the out-of-state arrests amid the raucous partying.
Miami Beach Mayor Gelber Warns Arrests 'Only' Option Amid Police Crackdown
"It's become a very dangerous mix of multiple challenges," Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said.
Miami Beach Joker Video Viewed Over 1 Million Times As City Extends Curfew
The curfew could be in place through April as needed, city officials said following a meeting on Sunday.
Miami Beach 'Joker' Waves American Flag Atop Car, Declares 'COVID's Over!'
Wild scenes of spring break partying emerged out of Miami Beach this weekend as city officials declared a "super spreader" state of emergency.
Miami Beach Spring Breakers Party After Curfew, Police Deploy Pepper Balls
Miami Beach officials declared a state of emergency on Saturday and announced an 8 p.m. curfew after struggling to contain crowds of unruly spring breakers that have descended on the city.
Miami Beach Declares Spring Break State of Emergency, Can't Control Crowds
"This was not an easy decision to make," City Manager Raul J. Aguila said Saturday, highlighting the particularly rowdy spring break crowds in town.
Violent Spring Break Brawls in Miami Beach See Over 100 Arrested
119 arrests have been made, with 13 guns seized and around 900 traffic citations issued, according to police.
Maskless Visitors Descend on Texas Beaches After COVID Curbs Lifted
As of this week, Texans no longer have to wear masks in public and businesses can operate at full capacity.
Florida Cop Body-Slams Spring Breaker as Parties Threaten COVID-19 Decline
"I say mask use is the exception more than the rule at this point," said Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber.
Spring Break Hotel Occupancy Nears Pre-COVID Levels in 4 Cities
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's Rolando Aedo said that the increase in occupancy rates from the previous year shows that "people are returning to travel in a very gradual and deliberate way."
Calif. College Offering Students Gift Cards to Forgo Spring Break Travel
The University of California at Davis is aiming to discourage students from traveling during the upcoming academic recess with $75 vouchers that they can spend locally instead.
Spring Breakers Party on South Padre Island Sans Masks as Texas Reopens
Videos shared to Instagram on Tuesday and Wednesday show crowds of young people gathered on the beach without face coverings, which is now permitted statewide in Texas.
Spring Break Photos Show Huge Maskless Crowds Partying in Florida
Enhanced safety measures were imposed on Miami Beach from late February, in anticipation of the spring break crowds.
Spring Break Travel Warning From CDC As Surge in COVID Cases Predicted
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, warned: "We are really trying to restrain travel at this current period of time."
Miami Spent $5M On Campaign to Bring in Vacationers, Spring Break Crowds
Tourists that have traveled to Miami Beach have received text messages urging them to "Vacation Responsibly or Be Arrested."
Spring Breakers Test Positive for COVID-19 After Visiting Alabama Beach
The group began their trip in Nashville, Tennessee around March 13, before then moving onto Gulf Shores in Alabama three days later.
Mobile Phone Data of Florida Beachgoers Shows Potential Coronavirus Spread
Tracking data from U.S. mobile technology and location data company X-Mode is being fed a mapping platform called Tectonix to analyze human movements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miami Mayor Suarez Says, 'If You're Coming From Spring Break, Go Home'
"We are putting in a shelter in place or stay at home order in today," Suarez said. "We're hoping that people get the message to stay home and if you're coming from spring break, go home."
5 Florida College Students Test Positive for Coronavirus After Spring Break
The University of Tampa said another student, unrelated to the spring break group, had also tested positive for COVID-19 after international travel.
FL Senator Says 'Get Off The Beach' After Governor Refuses to Close Them
"Every part of government has to start telling people: 'Take some personal responsibility here. Don't infect other people,'" Rick Scott warned.
Thousands Still Flocking to Florida's Beaches Despite Coronavirus Outbreak
Images from social media show large crowds attending Clearwater Beach as other cities in the state start to close beaches to the public.