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Miami Beach declares state of emergency as mayor considers ending Spring Break

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Miami Beach declares state of emergency as mayor considers ending Spring Break

Officials in Miami Beach have declared a state of emergency as "massive crowds" of Spring Breakers descend on the Florida city causing mayhem, including the shooting deaths of two people.

Miami Beach issues curfew following spring break violence

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Miami Beach issues curfew following spring break violence

Miami Beach was under curfew Sunday night as officials attempted to calm the Florida city following two fatal shootings that erupted over the weekend amid spring break revelry.

Watch: Historic Deauville Beach Resort hotel imploded in Miami Beach

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Watch: Historic Deauville Beach Resort hotel imploded in Miami Beach

A historic hotel that had long decorated the Miami Beach skyline was imploded Sunday morning after it had fallen into disrepair.

Miami Beach declares emergency, curfew after spring break violence

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Miami Beach declares emergency, curfew after spring break violence

Officials in Miami Beach, Fla., declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew Monday after a violent weekend in which five people were shot an injured during a spring break melee.

Vehicle crashes into Miami Beach outdoor dining area; 1 dead, 6 injured

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Vehicle crashes into Miami Beach outdoor dining area; 1 dead, 6 injured

Authorities in southern Florida said one person was killed and six others were injured when a vehicle crashed into tables of a restaurant's outdoor seating area in Miami Beach.

Miami Beach will cut off alcohol sales at 2 a.m. during spring break

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Miami Beach will cut off alcohol sales at 2 a.m. during spring break

Miami Beach commissioners have banned alcohol sales after 2 a.m. ahead of spring break partying.

Florida police investigate anti-Semitic flyers alleging pandemic conspiracies

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Florida police investigate anti-Semitic flyers alleging pandemic conspiracies

Police are investigating the distribution of anti-Semitic flyers in several cities in the United States, including Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

New York reports first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant

U.S. News // 3 years ago

New York reports first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant

New York reported its first case of the P.1 COVID-19 variant first discovered in Brazil as the United States continues efforts to distribute and administer vaccines for the virus.

COVID-19: Miami Beach imposes 8 p.m. curfew amid spring break

U.S. News // 3 years ago

COVID-19: Miami Beach imposes 8 p.m. curfew amid spring break

A Miami Beach hotel has temporarily halted food and beverage operations amid COVID-19 concerns and the Idaho legislature moved to a recess due to an outbreak among lawmakers.

TSA: U.S. airports see most air travelers since March 2020

U.S. News // 3 years ago

TSA: U.S. airports see most air travelers since March 2020

The Transportation Security Administration screened 1.3 million travelers on Friday, its greatest total since March 15 of last year, despite warnings from health officials and concerns about COVID-19 variants.

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Dan Gelber (born November 26, 1960) is currently a member of the Florida Senate, and he previously served as the Minority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives. He is a Democrat and represented the 106th District of the Florida House from 2000 - 2008. He is also a candidate for the US Senate position being vacated by Mel Martinez.

Gelber has a BA from Tufts University and a JD from University of Florida College of Law. Currently Dan lives in Miami with his wife, Joan Silverstein, and their three children: Sophie, Hannah, and Max. Gelber was on the short list of possible running mates to 2006 Florida Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Jim Davis. He is a big fan of Miami Heat basketball and the Miami Dolphins.

In January 2009, Gelber declared his candidacy for the open United States Senate seat vacated by the retiring Republican U.S. Senator Mel Martinez. Rep. Kendrick Meek has also announced that he will run, and other Democrats are reportedly looking at the race.

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