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Thousands set to gather for Orange Crush weekend at Ga. beach WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — College Spring Break crowds have descended on Tybee Island, despite the controversial Orange Crush event moving to Jacksonville, Florida.

Tybee leaders say they are prepared for more than 100,000 visitors this weekend.

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“Last year, it was a little bit unorganized, truthfully. But now, we have barricades, law enforcement, and paramedics. Everything here is much more organized, and it’s much fun. Truthfully,” attendee Dorian Weston told WJCL.

A different experience than last year for those attending the popular unpermitted Spring Break beach party on Tybee Island.

Channel 2 Action News told you last month that the main promoter of the Orange Crush beach party said it would not happen this year.

Tybee Island officials implemented several safety precautions this year including roadblocks and limited parking.

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Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University while clashes break out at UCLA Boston 25 News [Video]

The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields bursting into a building that protesters took over the previous night and making dozens of arrests. On the other side of the country, clashes broke out early Wednesday between dueling groups at the University of California, Los Angeles.