"Florida is a law-and-order state. As part of Governor DeSantis's priority to protect Floridians and keep our communities safe, FHP is ready and prepared to act," said Dave Kerner, director of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
MIAMI BEACH SPRING BREAK SHOOTING LEAVES 1 DEAD, SENDS CROWD SCRAMBLING
A Miami Beach Police officer exits a closed road during Spring Break in Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday. Florida state troopers will be in town to assist local law enforcement this weekend. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP via Getty Images)
The troopers will patrol the streets and will "stay as long as needed and protect the residents of the greater Miami area, and we will have zero tolerance for dangerous and illegal activity," Kerner said.
In response to the fatal shootings last weekend, Miami Beach has imposed a midnight curfew in an effort to control chaotic crowds.
The curfew mainly impacts South Beach, a popular destination for spring breakers, and will run from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, the city said in a news release. An additional curfew will likely be implemented Thursday through Monday.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said Sunday that numerous people visiting the area have brought multiple firearms with them and have "created a peril that cannot go unchecked."
"Despite unprecedented police presence, for two consecutive nights, Ocean Drive has been the scene of deadly shootings. So, tonight, Sunday March 19, we will be implementing a midnight curfew for South Beach as part of our emergency powers. In addition to a midnight curfew, the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption will be prohibited in the curfew area after 6:00 p.m. tonight," Gelber added.
Fox News' Lawrence Richard contributed to this report.