MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew beginning Sunday night during spring break after two fatal shootings and rowdy, chaotic crowds that police have had difficulty controlling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city said in a news release the curfew would be from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, with an additional curfew likely to be put in place Thursday through next Monday, March 27. The curfew mainly affects South Beach, the most popular party location for spring breakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The release said the two separate shootings Friday night<\/a> and early Sunday that left two people dead and \u201cexcessively large and unruly crowds\u201d led to the decision. The city commission plans a meeting Monday to discuss potential further restrictions next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said in a video message<\/a> posted Sunday that the crowds and presence of numerous firearms has \u201ccreated a peril that cannot go unchecked\u201d despite massive police presence and many city-sponsored activities meant to keep people busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n