College students are expected to descend on Fort Lauderdale through mid-April. They’re more than welcome, but city officials have this advice: Stay safe and follow the rules.

As spring break gets underway in Fort Lauderdale, the city is implementing a couple of rules to help manage the expected surge in beachgoers and student visitors. City leaders have made it clear that rowdy behavior will not be tolerated and the measures are to keep everyone safe.

Fort Lauderdale officials are ramping up enforcement and setting new rules for spring break along the shore and downtown. Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Sign up for our Newsletters The city will ban all alcohol and coolers on the sand,