Over 100 arrests after spring break 'chaos' in Florida, authorities say
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The Volusia County Sheriff's Office blamed promoters on social media for publicizing unsanctioned events, referred to as \
DAYTONA BEACH, FL — Authorities in Florida are escalating a clampdown on spring break crowds at local beaches after gatherings organized through social media led to more than 100 arrests, medical calls, and the seizure of weapons over the weekend.
Thousands of people flocked to Volusia County, which covers popular destinations like Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, Florida, during the first weekend of spring break. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office blamed promoters on social media for amplifying the turnout by publicizing unsanctioned events, referred to as "takeovers."
During a news conference on Tuesday, March 17, Sheriff Mike Chitwood warned online promoters that they could face legal action for organizing events without permits and contributing to unsafe conditions.
"Spring Break Invasion promoters are on notice," the sheriff's office said in a statement. "We're coming after you financially for the costs your chaos brings to our community. Also, a special event zone with enhanced penalties will be in effect in Daytona Beach for your next chaotic pop-up event."
Chitwood said Volusia County will be the first county in the state to enforce financial penalties for these promoters and that his office has already sent two cease-and-desist letters to such organizers. He added that authorities will sue if organizers do not stop promoting "takeover" events.
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