Rowdy Spring Breakers Topic Of Special New Smyrna Beach City Meeting

New Smyrna Beach, FL – The New Smyrna Beach City Commission is holding a special meeting to address residents’ safety concerns about Spring Break. Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs with Volusia County Beach Safety says her agency has been dealing with a large gathering that tends to build near Flagler Avenue. She said there have been some fights and some alcohol-related violations, nothing too out of the ordinary when it comes to Spring Break on the beach. But, then there’s the problem of the large crowd spilling back into the streets of NSB. News Daytona Beach reached out to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department to ask about any incidents that have happened or reports filed by residents regarding Spring Breakers. We have yet to receive a response. Mayor Russ Owens, however, discussed some of the problems the city is encountering in a prepared release about the meeting. “If families want to visit our town and be guests in our community, we welcome them and hope they have a great time. However, unaccompanied juveniles roaming our streets and neighborhoods causing problems for our residents and businesses will not be tolerated. We are a family friendly destination and will take whatever measures are necessary to remain so,” said Mayor Russ Owen ahead of the meeting. “If you dropped your child off in New Smyrna, it’s time to come get them.” The city will discuss preventative measures including the implementation of a youth curfew effective immediately. They’ll also discuss increasing police presence in affected areas. The public will have a chance to address the city commission once the meeting is called to order. The meeting will be held Wednesday night (March 16) at 5 p.m. in the Hames W. Hathaway Chambers on Sam Avenue. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can view it online through the city’s website. You can click the link under the “View Event” column once the meeting is live.