Chaos erupted at Daytona Beach as five separate shootings reportedly sent spring break visitors running for cover over the weekend, authorities said.

Gabriela Vela said she's come to Miami Beach for spring break for the past three years, even back when the city had strict crackdowns on unlawful behavior. CBS News Miami asked her if those past restrictions have deterred her. "Absolutely not," she said. "Miami is the place to go for spring break every single year."

Spring break is underway on Fort Myers Beach and more than three years after Hurricane Ian, throngs of people have returned.

Jason Aldean's wife Brittany shares vacation moments with their children, featuring beach time, family cuddles, and spring break memories on Instagram.

Several Gulf Coast spring break hotspots have rolled out alcohol bans and enforcement measures ahead of this year's spring break.