Popular South Florida malls close early due to threat of protests, looting
AVENTURA, Fla. Two large malls in South Florida closed early on Monday out of an abundance of caution due to recent protests following the death of George Floyd. Aventura Mall and Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise both closed their doors early and had a heavy police presence outside on Monday. Sawgrass Mall closed early due to possible protests and looting. (WPLG)Many residents along Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura told Local 10 News theyve received emails warning them of possible protests, asking them to avoid the area. In Palm Beach County, Boca Ratons Town Center Mall closed at 2 p.m. for the same reason as its southern counterparts.