At least four local businesses, including Stroud’s Hog Heaven and Ocean Avenue Gallery, have filed lawsuits against the promoters, with more expected, claiming significant financial losses.

The first chaotic weekend saw 133 arrests in Daytona Beach and nearby New Smyrna Beach, prompting a strong crackdown and ongoing legal actions.

Sheriff Chitwood is exploring potential criminal charges with the State Attorney against the promoters and is pursuing actions related to a local bar’s liquor license for alleged collaboration.

The event was promoted via social media and Too Dope Events, an LLC owned by Brooks, but promoters did not obtain proper permits.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood filed a civil lawsuit in Volusia County against promoters Aliyah Brooks and Brittany Plummer, seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for the unsanctioned Daytona Spring Break 2k26 event.

The sheriff announced that if unsanctioned events continue, the department will pursue civil actions to recover costs related to police, fire, EMS, and cleanup, estimated at about $800,000 for the two-week period.

Attorney Aaron Delgado said some businesses suffered tens or hundreds of thousands in losses and fear ongoing reputational damage until the situation is addressed.

Authorities signaled possible action against The Joint bar on Seabreeze Boulevard for allegedly partnering with promoters, including potential liquor-license repercussions.

Chitwood emphasized that unsanctioned events strain the economy and harm local businesses, comparing the disruptions to other dangerous situations in public venues.

The sheriff’s office is exploring aggravated rioting charges and may seek state-law changes to make such events a felony; if criminal avenues are unavailable, legislative changes will be pursued.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has filed seven civil lawsuits against unpermitted spring break promoters to hold them financially responsible for costs and disruptions.

Promoters named in the lawsuits include Alicia Brooks and Brittany Plummer, with local attorney Aaron Delgado assisting in pursuing these actions.