Florida, spring break
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Four metro Atlanta teenagers were involved in a devastating crash on Monday morning.
As spring break continues around the U.S., so does the increased risk of rip currents as thousands of people flock to the beach. Tragedy unfolded in Southeast Florida as officials from Pompano Beach Fire Rescue were dispatched to a swimmer in distress on Sunday night.
Many Florida students have already had spring break, but some counties and colleges still have upcoming dates in March and April.
Here's when spring break ends for Florida college students and a list of Florida college and university spring break 2026 dates.
Spring break officially begins March 23 for students in 11 Florida counties. Spring break ends the week of March 23 for students in 44 Florida counties. See spring break schedules for every Florida county.
Make time for A Circus Blessing 2026 on the Cumming Patch calendar
Spring break and Good Friday will overlap next week for some Florida students. Others are still waiting for their long break.
Spring break has finally arrived for students in two Florida counties. Students in 49 counties will be out for Good Friday on April 3.
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Florida Panhandle officials emphasizing safety ahead of spring break for metro Atlanta students
Schools across metro Atlanta will be on spring break next week, and officials at a hot spot destination want everyone to stay safe.
Paris, France is one of the top international destinations for spring break this year. People around the country are gearing up for spring break travel, and some destinations are more popular than others. "As spring break season begins, travelers are packing their bags for warm climates and European adventures," according to AAA Northeast.
A Florida beach once overrun by out-of-control spring-breakers found God on Sunday. Nearly 400 people packed the bandshell on Daytona Beach for a Catholic Easter service just steps from the shoreline where drunken “takeover” mobs sparked violence and mass arrests days earlier.
Spring break law enforcement efforts are ongoing. Nearly 2,000 moving citations and more than 13-hundred warnings were issued in March. Seven DUI arrests were made.