Fort Lauderdale Police announce crackdown in Himmarshee party district targeting underage drinking

Law enforcement and fire rescue officials announcing a crackdown on crime in Fort Lauderdale s Himmarshee entertainment district. Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Fire Rescue held a press conference Tuesday morning, announcing a crackdown on crime in the city s Himmarshee Entertainment District. Officials said underage drinking, violence and fights happen often in the popular nightlife area, located just west of downtown Fort Lauderdale. A shooting in the district in December 2025 left five people injured; an incident that, city leaders said, is indicative of the trouble going on in the area. Fort Lauderdale Police Chief William Schultz said the department will be greatly increasing the amount of law enforcement presence. He also said they will especially crack down on underage drinking making sure bars are not serving alcohol to underage individuals, which bartenders could find themselves in trouble for. Barricades have been put up on sidewalks to keep par