Politics & Government
Miami Beach Curfew Issued For Tuesday Night
Liquor sales will also be prohibited during the curfew, a rule which the mayor said will be "strictly enforced."
MIAMI BEACH, FL — Residents of Miami Beach are required to be indoors between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday "for safety reasons," Mayor Philip Levine announced.
"All businesses will be closed during this period," the mayor said in a statement. "Sale and distribution of any alcoholic beverages is prohibited between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m, and will be strictly enforced." [Emphasis original]
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People will not be allowed to drive during this time, except for those in "essential services." These occupations include firefighters, police officers, public works employees, and hospital workers.
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The statement concludes: "Please be safe and responsible. The curfew is mandatory and will be strictly enforced by Miami Beach Police Department."
Miami-Dade officials announced Tuesday that the county-wide curfew has ended.
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