Spring Break Calendar 2024. News and updates

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K-12 Spring Break Dates 2024

March 2 to March 9
GA Lovett (Private ATL 1,600 students)
GA Westminster (Private ATL 1,900 students)

March 9 to March 16:

AL Huntsville City Schools
FL Hillsborough County/Tampa
FL Leon County/Tallahassee
MS Jackson Public Schools
TN Hamilton County Schools (Chattanooga)
TN Williamson County (Franklin)
TN Knox County (Knocksville)
TN Shelby County (Memphis)
TN Nashville Public Schools
TX Dallas Independent School District
TX Ft. Worth Independent School District
TX Houston Independent School District

March 16 to March 23:

AR Little Rock School District
FL Bay County/Panama City
FL Duval County/Jacksonville
FL Okaloosa County/Destin-FWB
FL Orange County/Orlando
FL Walton County
MO St. Louis Public Schools

March 23 to March 30:

AL Dothan City Schools
AL Birmingham area Public Schools
AL Baldwin County Schools (Mobile)
AL Montgomery County Public Schools
FL Escambia County/Pensacola
IN Indianapolis Public Schools
IN Marion County Schools (Indianapolis)
OH Cincinnati Public Schools
TN Rutherford County (Murfreesboro)

March 30 to April 6:

GA Cobb County (Northwest GA)
GA Gwinnett County (NE Atlanta)
GA DeKalb County (Eastern Atlanta)
GA Fulton County (Central Atlanta)
GA Muscogee County (Columbus)
IN Hamilton County Schools (NE Indianapolis)
KY Fayette County (Lexington)
KY Jefferson County (Louisville)
LA East & West Baton Rouge Parish
LA Jefferson Parish (New Orleans)
LA Lafayette Parish
LA St. Tammany Parish (Slidell/Covington)
MS Biloxi Public Schools

 

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Walton County Sheriff's Office

It's here. March-ing in on us. Giving this month's name a whole new meaning. Maybe that's why May is law enforcement appreciation month. To reward us for what we have to endure the six weeks prior.

Spring break has sprung. Whether we like it or not. Our agency is ramping up. We've heard you - our residents. You're concerns, fears, issues, consternations, frustrations, and other adjectives that also may double as curse words.

We are heavily increasing our presence to gear up for the influx of... well.... people. All the people. The swarms of people. The waves of people. There will be a lot of them. Here's your fair warning.

Walton County Sheriff's Office staffing in Districts 3 and 4 (south of the Choctawhatchee Bay) will be increasing %110, while Districts 1 and 2 will remain at normal staffing.

We will also have bike patrols, deputies on ATVs, and our Beach/Marine Unit patrolling along our beautiful beaches during the day and night.

In the last few years, while our interaction with college-aged students has shrunk, it's been quite the upswing for our engagements with high school-aged kids.

We find that -like doomsday preppers - you like to be ready. That's why, below, you'll find a comprehensive list of spring break dates for universities and colleges, and high school districts from around the country who tend to frequent our beautiful slice of paradise.

We're here if you need us.

March 1st - 10th

Pace Academy
Ball State University
Auburn University
Baylor University
Samford University
Lovett School
University of Georgia
Mercer University
University of Central Missouri
Westminster School
Loyola University Chicago
University of Southern Indiana
University of Memphis

March 11th - 17th

Texas Christian University
University of Florida
University of Mississippi
Missouri State University
Vanderbilt University
Rice University
Florida State University
University of Miami
Ohio University
Southern Mississippi
Indiana University, Bloomington
University of Alabama
Emory University
Indiana State University
Huntsville City Schools
Jackson State University
Fort Worth Independent Schools
Houston Independent Schools
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Louisiana State University
Jackson public schools
Marion County Public Schools
Ohio State University
Dallas Independent School District
Knoxville County Schools
Tennessee Tech University
Hillsborough County Schools, Tampa
University of Tennessee
Shelby County Schools
Texas A&M University
Southeast Missouri State University
Mississippi State University
Lafayette County School District
Hamilton County Chattanooga
Williamson County Public Schools
Eastern Tennessee State University
Wilson County Tennessee
Leon County Tallahassee
Georgia Southern
University of Kentucky
University of Texas, Austin
University of South Florida
University of North Texas
Kennesaw State University
Georgia State University
East Tennessee State University

March 18-24

Okaloosa County, Destin
Columbus State University
Duval County, Jacksonville
Orange County Orlando
Trinity Presbyterian School (Montgomery)
Little Rock School District
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro University of Arkansas
Walton County
University of West Georgia
Georgia Tech
St Louis Public School District
Hooper Academy
Montgomery Academy
University of North Florida
University of Central Florida
Bay County
Panama City

March 25 - 31

Marion County Public Schools
University of Missouri St. Louis
Tulane University
Escambia County, Pensacola
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
Dothan City Schools
Birmingham Public Schools
Jefferson County Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools
Cincinnati Public Schools
Rutherford County Schools
Shelby County Schools
Chicago Public Schools
Baldwin County Public Schools
University of West Florida
Dothan City Schools
Lafayette School District
University of New Orleans

April 1 - 7

Jefferson Parish Schools
Loyola University New Orleans
Southeastern Louisiana University
Richland County School District One
Cobb County
Gwinnett County
Dekalb County
Fulton County
Muscogee County
Fayette County
Atlanta Public Schools
Jefferson County Schools
Richland School District Two
Charleston County School District
Biloxi County Schools
East Baton Rouge Schools
St. Tammany Parish School System
McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Forsyth County, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Hamilton County Schools

April 15-19
Mobile County Public Schools

 

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Walton County Sheriff's Office
Monday March 18

SPRING BREAK - BY THE NUMBERS

We're still anticipating large crowds over the next few weeks, but we wanted to update our residents on our numbers so far. These numbers reflect our efforts during Spring Break.

With this in mind, we are still conducting our law enforcement efforts across the county including traffic enforcement.

OVER THE WEEKEND:
Traffic Stops - 223
Beach Ordinance Violations - 23
Possession of Alcohol Under 21 - 43

SINCE MARCH 1ST:
Traffic Stops - 1307
Beach Ordinance Violations - 87
Possession of Alcohol Under 21 - 160

Hang in there. We are getting through this one day at a time. As always, if you see behavior warranting a sheriff deputy response, call our non-emergency line at (850)-892-8111. This includes criminal mischief and traffic violations.

We're here if you need us.

 

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Walton County Sheriff's Office

WCSO TO SUSPEND BEACH ACCESSES FROM CR 283 EAST BEGINNING AT 7 PM; SAND CLOSED TO LARGE CROWDS, UNACCOMPANIED TEENS

April Fools is canceled today. Keep your jokes to yourself because this whole Spring Break has been one already and we tired.

While today feels like March 32nd, we're in the home stretch.

However, until further notice, Walton County Sheriff’s Office plans to suspend beach access from County Road 283 S to the Bay County line beginning at 7 pm.

In anticipation of the large influx of crowds of teenagers from April 1st through April 5th, Walton County Sheriff’s Office plans to aggressively target large crowds of unaccompanied teenagers and prevent them from gathering in large groups on the sand in Santa Rosa Beach.

Anyone caught trespassing on private property to gain access to the beach will be charged accordingly. Large congregations WILL NOT be allowed on the sand.

This release is serving as a warning to those teenagers who plan to come to the beach in groups and to encourage parents visiting with their kids to NOT allow them to come to the beach alone.

“Our team is in the final stretch of Spring Break,” said Sheriff Michael Adkinson. “It is imperative that during our busiest week – Atlanta – we prevent a situation from getting out of control. We are trying to get ahead of this now.”

This effort will not prevent families from visiting the beach but is specifically for minors without adult supervision. We appreciate the patience of our residents during this time.

No, this is NOT an April Fool's joke. As far as we are concerned, the real joke is that the start of Atlanta week is April Fools Day.

 

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The Walton County Sheriff's Office is suspending beach access, starting Monday night at 7 p.m. (WJHG)

Beach Access Suspended

 

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The Walton County Sheriff's Office is suspending beach access, starting Monday night at 7 p.m. (WJHG)

Beach Access Suspended

Spring Break Calendar 2024. News and updates

K-12 Spring Break Dates 2024 March 2 to March 9 GA Lovett (Private ATL 1,600 students) GA Westminster (Private ATL 1,900 students) March 9 to March 16: AL Huntsville City Schools FL Hillsborough County/Tampa FL Leon County/Tallahassee MS Jackson Public Schools TN Hamilton County Schools...

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Walton County beach access suspended​

Officials say anyone caught trespassing on private property to gain access will be charged accordingly.(Walton County Sheriff's Office)
By WJHG Newsroom
Published: Apr. 1, 2024 at 12:41 PM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago





WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Beach access is reportedly suspended in Walton County from County Road 283 S to the Bay County line.
Deputies announced on Monday the closure will start at 7 p.m. in anticipation of large crowds of teenagers from Apr. 1 to Apr. 5.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said they plan to mainly target unaccompanied teenagers to prevent them from gathering on the sand in Santa Rosa Beach.
Officials say anyone caught trespassing on private property to gain access will be charged accordingly.

“Our team is in the final stretch of Spring Break,” said Sheriff Michael Adkinson. “It is imperative that during our busiest week – Atlanta – we prevent a situation from getting out of control. We are trying to get ahead of this now.”
WCSO says this will not prevent families from visiting the beach but is specifically aimed at minors without adult supervision.

 

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Seaside:

Hi Friends, it’s 6PM.

It’s time to head to dinner with your family, do a quick headcount, and come together for the evening. This is your reminder that our 8PM curfew is non-negotiable for guests 21 and under without adult supervision.

Please help us keep the peace.

#ComeGetYourKids

 

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Panama City Beach Police Department:

To the parents of teenagers visiting Panama City Beach for spring break, are any of these children yours? I need to make something perfectly clear. It is imperative that you contact your children immediately and inform them that unless they start treating our community with the respect they would their own homes, we will be compelled to find them a temporary home in our detention facility. If you have rented a condo in your name for them and left them unsupervised while staying elsewhere, be aware that you could be held responsible for any damages they cause.

Should you harbor any doubts about your teenager's capacity to make responsible decisions while in our city, it may be time to retrieve them.
We in Panama City Beach hold mutual respect in high regard, a standard that, regretfully, has not been met by some visiting teenagers. If your teenager arrived with the misconception that this is an opportunity for unrestrained behavior and that leniency will be extended, they are mistaken, and allowing them to come unsupervised was a misjudgment.

Special attention must be given to those teenagers frequenting the beach area adjacent to Pineapple Willy's restaurant. It is crucial they understand that the boardwalk beach access is exclusively for Laketown Wharf residents and guests. Unauthorized use of this access point will be considered trespassing. This beach has been a particular point of contention, and we will ensure a significant police presence in the area for the rest of the week. Consequently, the likelihood of unruly teenagers being arrested in this vicinity is considerably increased.

Be advised that an arrest can have long-lasting repercussions, potentially jeopardizing scholarships they've worked hard for, military enlistments they've aspired to, or any post-high school ambitions. The excuses they might offer to our officers will have little impact, especially after a month of managing spring break activities.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. It's in your hands to guide your teenagers—ensure they leave our city with good memories, not a criminal record.

Chief JR Talamantez

 

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Watercolor Community Association:
We're giving you plenty of time to make plans. WaterColor's curfew for unaccompanied minors has been adjusted to 6:45 PM beginning this evening, Thursday, April 4th. The 6:45 PM curfew will be lifted at 7:00 AM on Saturday, April 6th. The curfew does not apply to accompanied minors.

Please respect our neighborhoods and community and enjoy making memories with your kids this week.

 

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Wednesday Apr 3

Seaside FL

We have been working closely with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida, and tonight, beginning at 6:45 PM, the Sheriff’s Office will not allow unsupervised groups of minors into our community without parents.

We appreciate your support.