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Sheriff Chitwood Implements Order After Spring Break Chaos

4/6/2026

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Sheriff Mike Chitwood of the Volusia County Sheriff's Office implemented measures to restore order, including a party quarantine zone and stricter gathering limits after a violent takeover event.
Nearly 400 people attended a Catholic service on Easter Sunday at Daytona Beach, contrasting earlier chaos from spring-breakers.
Residents expressed concern about disruptive spring-break behavior and called for accountability.
Attendees praised Chitwood for his efforts to restore order.

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Sheriff Mike Chitwood of the Volusia County Sheriff's Office implemented measures to restore order, including a party quarantine zone and stricter gathering limits after a violent takeover event.
Nearly 400 people attended a Catholic service on Easter Sunday at Daytona Beach, contrasting earlier chaos from spring-breakers.
Residents expressed concern about disruptive spring-break behavior and called for accountability.
Attendees praised Chitwood for his efforts to restore order.