{"id":196084,"date":"2021-03-07T11:44:58","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T16:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=196084"},"modified":"2021-03-07T11:45:01","modified_gmt":"2021-03-07T16:45:01","slug":"fla-cracks-down-on-covid-measures-ahead-of-spring-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-cracks-down-on-covid-measures-ahead-of-spring-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Fla. cracks down on COVID measures ahead of spring break"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffla-cracks-down-on-covid-measures-ahead-of-spring-break%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=196084&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div id=\"attachment_2382837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2382837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MIAMI BEACH, UNITED STATES: Renovated hotel buildings overlooking Ocean Drive are adorned by neon lights in the early evening 26 September 2006. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5>OAN Newsroom<br \/>UPDATED 8:30 AM PT \u2013 Sunday, March 7, 2021<\/h5>\n<p>As spring break approaches for many across the nation, a popular destination is ramping up its preparations. Florida lawmakers have implemented new rules to keep the state\u2019s COVID-19 case rate from skyrocketing, as the Sunshine State usually sees an influx of tourists drawn to its beaches and nightlife.<\/p>\n<p>Officials in Miami have implemented a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. curfew, and also banned alcohol consumption on the beach. Large dance and entertainment events are barred as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur 400 plus officers will be working extended shifts, extended hours during these shifts,\u201d Miami Police Department Officer Ernesto Rodriguez said.<\/p>\n<p>Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber warned incoming tourists of how seriously they are taking these safety measures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t be foolish, don\u2019t come here if you think this is an anything goes environment,\u201d Gelber stated. \u201cWe will arrest you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, an even stricter measure was implemented by popular bar and social hotspot, The Wharf Fort Lauderdale, which banned out of state guests under the age of 23 to enter until April. The establishment said the rule is in place to prevent the rush of college age spring breakers.<\/p>\n<p>North on the Gulf Coast, Panama City Beach authorities said they have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to law violations. Officials there mandated alcohol will not be served from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m., and overnight scooter rentals will be prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want people to come down, have a good time, have fun, build some memories,\u201d Drew Whitman of the Panama City Police Department stated. \u201cBuild long lasting relationships, go home, spread the word how beautiful this is. But we want them to be safe, secured, make sure nobody gets hurt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Daytona Beach safety officials said they are expecting crowds as big as before the pandemic, but to ensure tourists social distance, they have extra security and drones to maintain social distancing.<\/p>\n<p>While the state has already seen tourism begin to pick up, officials said its just the beginning, and expect the \u201crush\u201d to start mid-March.<\/p>\n<h4>MORE NEWS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/bidens-open-border-endangering-texas\/\">Biden\u2019s Open Border Endangering Texas<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MIAMI BEACH, UNITED STATES: Renovated hotel buildings overlooking Ocean Drive are adorned by neon lights in the early evening 26 September 2006. 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