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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit veteran Christen Goff stood out at Miami Swim Week's Runway Show in South Beach, delivering steady, veteran-grade runway work as newcomers crowded the event; Alysha Newman was in Miami for the festivities.
Al-Awda South Florida, a group based in Coral Springs, organized a protest in South Beach against the Israel-Hamas war and for the human rights of Palestinians. The group's Facebook page shared a message from the armed wing of Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, reporting clashes with Israeli soldiers. Protesters marched on Ocean Drive, displaying Palestinian flags and signs, shortly after a Veterans Day parade. The group has been advocating for the U.S. to stop sending aid to Israel and considers it an "illegitimate, settler-colonial state." The ongoing war in Gaza began after Hamas conducted a surprise attack, leading to support from the U.S. for Israel's operation against Hamas militants and aid for Palestinian civilians.
Two fatal shootings in South Beach during spring break have left tourists feeling afraid for their safety. Police have arrested two suspects, one for first-degree murder, and one person was injured. The incidents prompted officials to issue a curfew and a state of emergency. Miami Beach officials plan to meet to discuss preventive measures, while detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.
One man is dead and another injured after a shooting in South Beach, Miami, on Friday night. The incident occurred as St. Patrick's Day and spring break festivities were underway, attracting large crowds to the area. Miami Beach Police have one man in custody who is fully cooperating with the investigation, and have seized four firearms. The police have not released any information on the victims or the events that led up to the incident, but confirmed that it was an isolated incident.
A temporary halt has been granted to the ban on alcohol sales after 2 a.m. in parts of South Beach, allowing nightclubs to serve alcohol until 5 a.m. through the spring break season. The ban was initially approved by the Miami Beach City Commission to address complaints about nightclubs from city residents. Lawyers for Story nightclub filed a motion to withhold enforcement of the city ordinance until after March 27, citing substantial and irreparable harm to the business and hundreds of hospitality workers who depend on it for their livelihoods.