Countywide Curfew from 9 pm to 6 am Remains in Effect Until Further Notice
Yesterday, Palmetto Bay alerted residents that a curfew imposed by County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez was in effect from 9 pm to 6 am in response to the civil unrest happening in the county. The curfew applies to Palmetto Bay and will remain in effect until further notice.

During the curfew period, people are not allowed on streets or sidewalks for any purpose, except for the following:

  • active duty police
  • fire rescue
  • first responders
  • media personnel
  • medical and healthcare personnel
  • utility repair service
  • employees at essential businesses (click link for a list of essential businesses)

Furthermore, the curfew does not apply to persons traveling to or from work at an essential business. In addition, people are allowed to walk their dogs within 250 feet from their residence. Failure to follow the curfew order may result in a second-degree misdemeanor under Florida Statute Section 252.50- "Penalties."

Until the curfew is rescinded, the order also halted the reopening of beaches throughout all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county.

Click here to read the County Emergency Order in its entirety. More information and updates will be provided as available.

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