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Teen sends Florida spring break into chaos after pulling gun on beach: bodycam video
A teenager pulled a gun during a fight on a packed Florida beach in the midst of spring break this week and then ran through the crowd with the weapon in his hand.
“He’s got a gun. He’s got a gun,” people shouted as they ran in different directions on New Smyrna Beach on Thursday. A deputy from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office quickly intervened and barked orders at the gunman.
“Drop the f—–g gun. Drop the f—–g gun,” the deputy screamed at the suspect, who is seen in bodycam footage running from the officer.
The deputy chased him through New Smyrna Beach while still ordering him to drop the gun, as other law enforcement officers joined the foot pursuit and pushed back hordes of spring breakers.
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A teenager points a gun at spring breakers on a crowded beach in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)
The gunman – later identified as 16-year-old Felixander Solis-Guzman – ran into the water about knee-deep, where he stood for several minutes.
Bodycam footage shows law enforcement officers with their guns drawn, lined up along the beach.
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Guzman finally dropped the gun in the water, and officers closed around him, but the deputy yelled for them to back up in case he had another weapon.
When backup arrived, and officers took cover behind open police car doors until the tense, five-minute standoff came to an end.
The gunman takes off, still holding the weapon in his right hand, as he runs through crowds of people and into the shallow end of the water. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)
Volusia Sheriff’s Office surrounded the suspect, who was about knee-deep in the water, where police said he allegedly tried to ditch the gun and 20 small plastic bags of marijuana. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)
Solis-Guzman complied with police officers’ orders and surrendered with his hands up. He was arrested without further incident.
Deputies found the gun and a bag with 20 small plastic baggies of marijuana, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
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Behind the police, bodycam footage caught a glimpse of the large crowd soaking in the sun in New Smyrna Beach, a coastal Florida city about 15 miles south of Daytona Beach, a popular spring break destination.
The beach was crowded when the suspect brandished the gun. Officers constantly yelled to clear the beach and forced the bystanders back as they arrested the suspect. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)
Solis-Guzman was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm by a person under 18, improper exhibition of a firearm, commission of a second-degree felony with a weapon, resistant law enforcement, two counts of tampering with evidence and sale of marijuana.
The teenager also had seven active no-bond warrants out of Orange County, including robbery with a firearm and violating his probation.
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Spring Break ’24 is like no other
Spring break in general has always been a hot-button topic in Florida, especially in Miami Beach and South Florida, which have seared visitors in more than 70-degree heat over the last two weeks.
Even before the annual bash began, officials in Miami Beach “broke up” with spring break, which the New York Post called a “bust” after week one because the crowds were virtually nonexistent.
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That’s exactly what the mayor and city police wanted when they imposed draconian guidelines following last year’s mayhem, when two people were fatally shot, and police made 500 arrests (including 230 felony arrests) and seized 105 guns.
The party moved up the coast to Fort Lauderdale, which was busier than usual for the first weekend, but officials told Fox News Digital that it had been a “successful” first weekend.
Spring break party seekers took Fort Lauderdale’s welcome message as crowds flocked to the beach. (US Sun/Mega)
Beach boxing with a “ref” and cheering fans was part of spring break’s first week of action. (US Sun/Mega)
The real test starts this weekend, which also happens to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day, a popular party day.
“Our spring break crowds have been as expected so far this year, with this week being the busiest week we are anticipating,” Casey Liening, spokesperson for the Fort Lauderdale police, told Fox News Digital earlier this week. “We have not had any major issues or disturbances.”
The second and third weeks of March are historically the busiest spring break times and attract the largest crowds.
A pair of spring breakers pose along the shoreline on Fort Lauderdale Beach on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Large crowds are expected to descend on Fort Lauderdale throughout March, as Miami Beach enacts widespread restrictions cracking down on any unruly behavior. (AJ Skuy for Fox News Digital)
Crowds enjoyed spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in March 2024. Harsher restrictions in Miami Beach have forced visitors further north in Florida for their holidays. (US Sun/Mega)
State’s ‘unprecedented’ pre-emptive strike
Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week that over 140 state troopers, along with various other state resources, had been dispatched to South Florida as part of an “unprecedented” pre-emptive strike against spring break crime.
The plan is to send 60 state troopers to reinforce communities throughout South Florida, with a high concentration in Miami Beach, according to the governor.
Sixty more state troopers will mobilize in additional hot spots like Daytona Beach and Panama City Beach, and 24 quick-response troopers will be deployed in Bay, Volusia, Broward and Miami-Dade counties for immediate incidents.
Spring Breakers participate in a game of football wrestling on Fort Lauderdale Beach on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Large crowds are expected to descend on Fort Lauderdale throughout March, as Miami Beach enacts widespread restrictions cracking down on any unruly behavior. (AJ Skuy for Fox News Digital)
“This is really unprecedented,” DeSantis said during a March 5 press conference. “I don’t think we’ve ever seen the state come in this forward-leaning going into a season like this.”
“With all things considered, I think that we’re good and prepared as we’ve ever been throughout my time in the state of Florida,” he said.
Fox News Digital’s Emmett Jones contributed to this report.
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Former President Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are planning a stop in Minnesota, a surprisingly close state that hasn’t gone to a Republican presidential candidate in 52 years.
Trump and Vance plan to make the trip to St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Saturday, the campaign announced Tuesday, with a Real Clear Politics report noting that Trump pollster John McLaughlin believes the state is in play.
McLaughlin believes Vance, who Trump announced as his running mate on the first day of the Republican National Convention last week, could help put Trump over the top in the state, with the Ohio native expected to have appeal to voters throughout the Midwest.
Trump narrowly lost the state to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016, coming up about 1.5% short. The former president’s 2020 performance against President Biden wasn’t as encouraging, with Trump losing Minnesota by about 7% that year.
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Former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance greet supporters during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on Nov. 7, 2022, in Vandalia, Ohio. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
But polling shows signs that Minnesota, which hasn’t gone to a Republican presidential candidate since Richard Nixon in 1972, could be competitive once again in 2024. A June poll of likely voters in Minnesota conducted by the Star Tribune, MPR News and KARE 11, showed Trump trailing Biden by just 4% in the state, 45-41.
The Real Clear Politics polling average in the state is even slightly closer, with Trump coming in only 3 points behind Biden. One poll cited in the average, a Hill/Emerson poll, shows Trump and Biden tied in the typically dependably blue state.
The Trump campaign has become increasingly bullish that it can put more states in play in 2024, attempting to expand the map from the most heavily contested swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Minnesota and Virginia have been of particular interest to the campaign, which has insisted the two states could be winnable for the former president.
Like Minnesota, Trump has trended favorably in Virginia in recent weeks. The former president now holds a narrow lead in the state, the Real Clear Politics polling average shows, with the two most recently cited polls showing Trump up two and three points, respectively.
Former President Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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Reached for comment by Fox News Digital, a Trump campaign spokesperson pointed to recent Emerson polling that shows Trump with a one-point lead in Minnesota. The spokesperson also noted that the campaign has opened eight new field offices in the state.
Trump has also mentioned Minnesota as a potential state he could grab, touting Vance’s Midwestern roots as a reason the state could be in play in November.
“J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign, will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond,” Trump said in a Truth Social post that announced Vance as his running mate.
But Trump and Vance’s trip to Minnesota comes amid a rapidly shifting race, with Biden announcing Sunday that he was dropping out. Biden immediately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place at the top of the ticket, spurring Democrats to rally around her.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Less polling has been done on how Trump would fare against Harris in battleground states, though the former president will hope to get a head start on taking the state with his trip on Saturday.
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If you are traveling to Mississippi, there is no shortage of activities to take part in during your travels.
Mississippi is filled with ravishing natural beauty and museums where you can take a deeper dive into history.
In Mississippi, there is something for everyone, from scenic hikes to testing your luck at the blackjack table at one of the state’s numerous casinos.
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Use this guide as inspiration for stops to make during your trip to Mississippi.
- Visit one of the state’s many museums
- Head to the casino
- Relax on Biloxi Beach
- Visit Vicksburg National Military Park
- See Windsor Ruins
- Go to Longwood
- Drive the Natchez Trace Parkway
- Take kids to Mississippi Aquarium
- Go to the birthplace of Elvis Presley
Mississippi is home to many different attractions tourists enjoy, like a large aquarium and the house where Elvis Presley was born. (Getty Images)
1. Visit one of the state’s many museums
Mississippi is home to many different museums throughout the state.
One popular one to visit is the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale.
The Delta Blues Museum is the state’s oldest music museum, according to its website. The museum is filled with exhibits that explore the history of blues music. Check the museum’s website to see the exhibits that will be running during your visit.
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Another museum located in Mississippi is the GRAMMY Museum. This museum can be found in Cleveland. The 28,000-square-foot museum has more than 24 exhibits that cover different music genres, from rock to hip-hop to country, according to its website.
2. Head to the casino
Mississippi has many different luxurious casinos throughout the state where you can play slot machines and table games.
One of the most popular to visit is Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi. In addition to the games you can play, there are also many dining opportunities and a hotel on-site if you want to stay at the casino.
There is live entertainment at the casino, too, so be sure to check in and see who will be playing prior to your visit.
3. Relax on Biloxi Beach
Biloxi Beach is a popular tourist attraction in Mississippi.
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You can take a walk in the sand along the beach after visiting Beau Rivage Casino.
While at the beach, you can also enjoy many of the main fishing spots and grab a bite at one of the delicious seafood restaurants by the beach.
For great views of the beach 24 hours a day, stay at one of the many beachside hotels with quick access to the sandy shore.
Biloxi Beach is a great fishing spot in Mississippi. (Barry Lewis/InPictures via Getty Images)
4. Visit Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park is full of Civil War history. The Vicksburg campaign was a success for the Union Army, according to History.com, and one of the longest campaigns of the Civil War.
The Vicksburg Campaign began in 1862 and continued until July 4, 1863, with the Confederate surrender, according to the National Parks Service.
Today, you can visit Vicksburg National Military Park and see the 1,325 historic monuments and markers that fill the location, according to NationalParks.org.
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You can also find a restored Union gunboat, the USS Cairo, here and the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
5. See Windsor Ruins
Not far from Port Gibson is Windsor Ruins.
This location is where the Windsor plantation once stood but was destroyed by a fire in 1890, according to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Today, there are 23 columns left standing.
The Windsor Ruins is a free destination you can visit on your vacation. (Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
You may recognize the ruins from the movies they have been featured in: “Raintree County” and “Ghost of Mississippi.”
Guests can visit the ruins during operating hours at no cost.
6. Go to Longwood
Longwood is a mansion in Natchez.
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The mansion is unique in its octagonal shape and an attraction that many tourists make time to see while they are visiting the state.
Guests can take a tour of Longwood seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to the Visit Natchez website.
7. Drive the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile scenic road that runs through three different U.S. states: Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
Take a scenic drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway during your trip to Mississippi. (Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
There are many places to hike or bike along the trail.
If you enjoy camping, there are numerous places to pitch a tent on the trail after a long day of hiking or driving.
8. Take kids to Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is a great destination for kids and adults alike.
This aquarium provides hours of family fun with so much to see during your visit.
This aquarium features an alligator habitat, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, a freshwater river and a touch pool for guests to get up-close to horseshoe crabs, baby sharks and more.
For an additional cost, guests can also book special encounters with dolphins, penguins and others.
9. Go to the birthplace of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo on Jan. 8, 1935.
If you are a fan of the King of Rock and Roll, stop at the two-room house where Presley was born.
When the house was originally built by his father, $180 was used to put together the home, according to Visit Mississippi.
The house is now part of the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park.
Here you can also find the “Elvis at 13” statue, a popular photo stop on the property, and Presley’s childhood church.
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Shark bite reported at Hilton Head Island resort is first reported shark bite of year on island
A beachgoer is recovering after being treated for a “probable shark bite” Monday at a resort on Hilton Head Island.
Shore Beach Patrol officials told WSAV News 3 it happened shortly after noon Monday near beach marker 26 in the Sea Pines Resort.
Lifeguards claimed the beachgoer exited the water and was bleeding but had the wound under control.
Officials did not release the name or age of the female victim but confirmed to News 3 she did not need to be taken to a hospital.
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A shark apparently bit a man in the waters off Hilton Head Island, S.C., Friday, officials said. (Fox News Digital)
The area of the reported shark bite was closed for about 30 minutes until officials could make sure the area was safe and secure.
According to Shore Beach Services, this marks the first reported shark bite of the year on Hilton Head, but officials said “there was another possible shark bite early this year that wasn’t confirmed.”
The only other shark attack reported on Hilton Head Island happened in 2023.
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A beachgoer is recovering after what’s being called a “likely shark bite” in the waters off Hilton Head Island. (Fox News Digital)
In that incident, a shark apparently bit a 60-year-old man in the waters off Hilton Head Island.
The swimmer was reportedly bitten on the foot while in waist-deep water at the beach in Sea Pines, the Town of Hilton Head Island Government previously told Fox News Digital.
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A shark bite was reported at the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island Monday. (Fox News Digital)
In 2022, there were 57 reported unprovoked shark bites on humans worldwide, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File. Of those unprovoked bites, 41 occurred in the United States.
According to the International Shark Attack File, there have been 76 shark attacks reported in South Carolina since 2012.
The top 10 most dangerous beaches are all in Florida, according to Simmrin Law’s report. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, broke into the top 25. That location had 24 surf zone deaths and shark attacks and 33 hurricanes, according to Fox Tampa.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Shore Beach Services for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace and Chris Eberhart contributed to this report.
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