When you think of Spring Break, you think of South Florida. However, a grim atmosphere has recently followed Spring Break in the Sunshine State. In an attempt to curb lawlessness, lawmakers are enforcing stricter measures. In a press conference this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced that he would be deploying law enforcement to combat any spring breakers that are "causing havoc."
Standing in front of law enforcement today, Governor DeSantis made it clear that the state is taking a firm stance on the Spring Break fiasco.
"We welcome people to come and have a good time. What we don't welcome is criminal activity. What we don't welcome is mayhem and people who want to wreak havoc on our communities," he said.
The city of Miami Beach released an advertisement this month titled "Miami Beach Is Breaking Up With Spring Breakers." The advertisement depicts locals "breaking up" with Spring Breakers because all the Spring Breakers want to do is “get drunk in public and ignore laws.”
Governor DeSantis went on to take a swipe at states like California and New York, which he has often criticized for enabling criminal activity.
"If you're coming here in order to enjoy Florida, enjoy to have a good time, fine. If you're coming for these other reasons. If you're committing crimes, causing havoc, you are going to pay the price, and we will hold you accountable because that's what we do here. I know some people may be coming from other jurisdictions where they can get away with this type of activity. That is not gonna fly in the sunshine state," the governor expressed.
To assist Miami Beach and the entire state in curbing any chaos, Governor DeSantis is committing to deploy law enforcement officers, drones, license readers, and more.
"We stand by ready to support," he affirmed.
