Nightlife safety
When visiting South Beach/Ocean Drive nightlife areas, prefer groups, stay on main streets, and avoid confrontations or unknown individuals.
Local reporting highlights past violent incidents in Miami Beach and recent violent crime across the metro area.
Protest & local meetings
Avoid direct participation in heated public meetings or protests about tree removal if you do not intend to engage; expect strong local activism and possible disruptions.
Activists and residents have publicly clashed with city officials over tree removals and are mobilizing dashboards and calls for moratoria.
