Thats just unacceptable. Demonstrations there have been the largest since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, some have said. "So what I'm going to say is these people, these Democrats who are trying to use this as some type of . ORLANDO, Fla. Several hundred people were on hand Tuesday evening outside Orlando City Hall protesting the Supreme Court leaked draft decision to reverse the decision that has been in place. "The group, assembled on public property, was reported by witnesses to be wearing clothing with 'Nazi' insignia and yelling profanities and anti-Semitic slurs at vehicles passing by," a release from OCSO stated. Don't shoot!" Some demonstrators banged on drums and others drummed on pots with cooking utensils as the crowd chanted libertad and patria y vida, which translates to liberty and homeland and life. Other protestors chanted If Cuba is on the streets, Orlando will be too and Cuba is not alone in Spanish as cars passing by honked in support. Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies.DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. Orlando mayor, Orange County sheriff condemn hateful demonstrations ORLANDO, Fla. - More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside a Central Florida shopping plaza. Gov. Being quiet no longer works. Democratic candidate Val Demings was in Orlando on Saturday speaking with members of the AFL-CIO, which is the largest federation of unions in the United States. In response, some in the crowd were pepper-sprayed by officers. Protestors said they dont think any government should be able to tell people to put something in their body. Blocks away, along State Road 408, a similar scenario played out as a large number of Black Lives Matter protesters blocked the roadway for several hours before law enforcement released a chemical agent to disperse the crowds. But she deleted that tweet, saying in a later tweet, "I admit I dont know who staged the protests in Orlando and waiting for law enforcement to confirm. At least two gatherings were . 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He is charged with third-degree-murder and manslaughter. By ORLANDO, Fla. Neo-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend drew bipartisan condemnations from state and local officials, but Gov. Not anymore. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). People spoke, marched, and stayed out long into the night to have their voices heard. Ron DeSantis to condemn the demonstrators. The protests are planned at more than a dozen airports across the United States to call for changes in working conditions. Perched atop the police headquarters were other officers wearing military-like fatigues who were keeping watch over the crowd. 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RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. Legal advisors for the county said they believe the county is on solid ground with the vaccine mandate in order to protect the community. As the COVID-19 delta variant was surging, the mayor announced the vaccine would be required for employees by the end of September. Gov. Yordania Pacheco, 42, and Didier Moles, 37, said their emotions surrounding the protests in support of Cuba were hard to put into words, as they both have friends and family still living in the country. The torches were reminiscent of those carried by white supremacists who descended on the city in 2017. The mother "said she woke up to T'Yonna Major yelling "HE SHOT ME!" as she ran . One of Floridas faculty unions, however, cautioned faculty against joining the walkout today, at least if they were scheduled to teach. After arriving at the OPD headquarters, chants of "No justice, no peace! I believe its unsafe personally, but I also believe that people should have a choice, said protester Willie Montague. IT IS SILYMP RIDULICOUS TO SUGGEST THAT THE GOVERNOR TOLERATES EXTREMISTS BECAUSE HE DIDNT IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO TWITTER SUNDAY TO ISSUE A FORMAL CONDEMNATION." The security guard has to come and stop all the fights, said middle school student Brieanne Mestre. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Dozens of police officers in riot gear lined the entrance of the police headquarters, separated from the protesters bymetal barricades. A FIGHT THAT BROKE OUT IS ALSO BEING INVESTIG, Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. There were no instances of violence reported and protesters were given a police escort. RELATED:Rowdy crowds met with pepper spray during march to protest deadly arrest of George Floyd. ORLANDO, Fla. - People gathered outside Orlando City Hall in downtown Orlando on Saturday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case, ending constitutional protections for abortions and expected to lead to abortion bans in several states.Demonstrators chanted "my body, my choice" among other messages, and held signs expressing their thoughts on the Court's ruling as drivers honked every few seconds. "The Orange County Sheriff's Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate," a release stated.A second gathering was reported at the Daryl Carter Parkway overpass on I-4.Pictures on social media show an anti-Semitic banner and swastika displayed on the overpass.According to Florida Highway Patrol, FHP troopers disbanded the gathering. Theyre disappointed no public officials came outside Monday to address their concerns. The former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. Ron DeSantis signs into law a bill stripping Disney of its longtime self-governing status in the state, his new book reveals he warned the entertainment giant about its political . (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). + Caption. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. Were not anti-vaxxers or anti-masker. 69. No injuries were reported. Demonstrators protest the unrest in Cuba as they block the major intersection of Curry Ford Road and Semoran Boulevard in Orlando on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. And I think we need to hear from you, because there are lawmakers in Tallahassee who seem to think that you all have fragile minds, and you can't think for yourself.. I joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in 2006. News reporter for Orlando Weekly, covering general news, local government, labor, housing, and other social and economic justice issues. Thats what were out here about. On Feb. 13, President Sandu outlined what she claimed was an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow the government in order to put the nation at the disposal of Russia, and to derail it from its course to one day join the 27-nation E.U. Students at the University of South Florida rallied for LGBTQ rights on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, an event that led organizers to help plan Thursday's statewide protest of Gov. Obviously, we all understand why youre here, and we support the cause but we ask, because this is a main road, that you stay on this side of the street, he said in Spanish. It is the second anti-government rally held in Chisinau in two weeks and comes amid growing concerns of attempts to destabilize Moldova, Ukraines neighbor. Ron DeSantis . March 01, 2023 at 6:12 am EST. Hes made it harder to protest and harder to vote. "Democrat politicians have falsely insinuated all weekend that the Governors policies are somehow responsible for the protest with Nazi symbols," she wrote. Hundreds of students across Florida walked out Thursday in protest against Gov. So its hard, because were scared that something is going to happen to them. We've heard from the professors this has impacted, and I really haven't heard from the students that this affects. Many demonstrators were Cuban immigrants or first-generation Cuban-Americans who took to the streets for friends and family members who are still on the island. Its sad, said high school student Leeah Gutierrez. UCF cannot stand by and even though theyre afraid, too they cant just bow to our governor, said Solomon. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Dozens of Central Florida residents braved a thunderstorm Friday evening to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade at the Renaissance Theatre Company by Orlando's Loch . Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. Ezzy Castro is a multimedia journalist on News 6's morning team who has a passion for telling the stories of the people in the Central Florida community. Orange County Sheriff John Mina said any reports of criminal activity by the group would be investigated by his agency. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Ron DeSantis has been relentless in his attacks on Floridas education system, creating hostile classroom environments that target Black, brown, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ students for simply existing, Maxwell Frost, Orlandos newly elected Congressman, told Teen Vogue magazine (which has emerged in recent years as a purveyor of political and news reportage alongside its fashion coverage) about todays demonstration. SEN. RICK SCOTT TWEETED,TH "E HATEFUL & ANTI-SEMITIC DEMONSTRATIONS REPORTED IN FLORIDA TODAY HAVE NO PLACE IN OUR STATE." Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, Democratic Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other elected leaders issued statements declaring that antisemitism and hatred have no place in Florida. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed HB 5 into law, a measure banning Florida doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of gestation. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block Semoran Boulevard in a show of solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. Doing so could be considered a strike under Florida law. Ron DeSantis were no fools, we wont let you run our schools! #CANTBANUS at FIU pic.twitter.com/zTHqaJakxM, Hes banning books and flags in classrooms everywhere. In carrying out the plan, she said, the culprits would rely on several internal forces, but especially on criminal groups such as the Shor formation and all of its derivatives.. WESH 2 NEWS HAS BLURRED THE SWASTIKAS AND URSLS ON THEIR BANNERS. Later in the day, at a news conference in Palm Beach County, DeSantis angrily denounced attempts to tie him and the Republican Party to the Nazi protesters. RELATED:Orange County enacts curfew until further notice in response to protests. But if it doesnt happen this way, its not going to happen ever.. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. A Florida judge described Stop WOKE, aka the Individual Freedom bill, as positively dystopian.. Every single day after lunch is when it most often happens. Ron DeSantis controversial anti-riot bill signed into law earlier to the forefront. There have also been two incidents in the last week in the Orlando area. "In order to protect our local businesses from acts like this that occurred in the Millenia Mall area, Mayor Dyer has been in communication with other mayors and he decided this morning that a curfew will be enacted in the City of Orlando from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.," he added. "Pushaw said those calling on DeSantis to condemn the rallies aren't coming from a place of good faith. This school is out of control. When students are telling me theyre protesting for the right to learn more, this is the moment Ive waited for my whole life., This is our education. Florida has a rich history of protest against racism in higher education. The demonstrations took place a week after antisemitic flyers were distributed to hundreds of homes in two South Florida cities with large Jewish populations. Ron DeSantis though vowed to appeal the ruling during a stop in Central Florida last week. 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Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. ORLANDO, Fla. The deadline is approaching for Orange County employees to get vaccinated or risk termination. Her 24-year-old granddaughter, Tiffany Rodriguez, attended the demonstration with her and the two carried signs with the same message: they want to see a free Cuba in their lifetimes. RELATED: State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, "Roe actually imposed a standard of a law on the entire country without anyone being able to do anything about it. Officials respond to anti-Semitic rallies in Central Florida, THEM SAID THEY HEARD ARGUMENT, FOLLOWED BY GUNSHOTS. If you go the long way, all the kids start running, and some kids fall. Demonstrators waved Moldovan flags and honked horns, with many calling for the country's president to step down. One video posted to Twitter showed members of the group doing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-Semitic slurs at drivers. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. "According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. Others shared personal stories and future fears over the ruling. Parents say the district rarely notifies them about acts of violence and that their calls for metal detectors and backpack searches have fallen on deaf ears. She said she immigrated to the United States from Santiago, Cuba in 1961. NEWS OF THE RALLIES SET OFF A CASCADE OF REACTNSIO ON SOCIAL MEDIA. RELATED: Dutch tourist arrested, fined for Nazi gesture at Auschwitz. According to Florida Highway Patrol, FHP troopers disbanded the gathering. Some asked why Gov. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. "My mom had an abortion in college, and it was the only reason she got to finish college with us, and my sister probably wouldn't be able to have the family that we have, if it wasn't for abortion," King said. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. Meanwhile, two of Florida's candidates for U.S. Senate gave their takes on the ruling. Solomon, the UCF student, told Orlando Weekly she sees the effects of these policies in classrooms every day on faculty. Videos . Parents, students and teachers gathered again Monday night outside City Hall to make their frustrations known. The school district noted in a news release that the stabbing did not happen on school grounds. Orlando police officers made announcements over a PA system asking protesters to get out of the road, and demonstrators with speakers passed along the message, before officers used a wall of bicycles to guide the protesters back onto the sidewalk. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Demonstrations in South Florida and Tampa blocked highways for hours on Tuesday afternoon. ACCORDING TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, THE GROUP WAS WEARING CLOTHING WITH NAZI INSIGNIA AND YELLING PROFANITIES AND ANTI-SEMICIT SLU ARST VEHICLES PASSING BY. Smailyn is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, according to his family. Despite displays of hate in Central Florida this weekend, our collective commitment to building an inclusive, compassionate community for all is stronger than ever. According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. 1 hour ago Affidavit offers new details in shootings of Orlando TV news crew, 9-year-old girl and her mother. AMANDA: THESE ARE PHOTOS OF ONE OF AT LEAST TWO ANTI-SEMITIC RALLIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDAHIS T PAST WEEKEND. We knew that that was likely going to be what was decided in that case. Abortion rights supporters protest in Orlando on Fourth of July Florida judge ruled new abortion law unconstitutional Pro-choice supporters started off Independence Day at the Orange County. ORLANDO, Fla. - Pilots across the country, including at Orlando. Ron DeSantis, violates Floridas constitution. RELATED:Looters broke into stores around Mall at Millenia as 'Justice for George' protests erupted across Orlando. The SIS said that the pair were actively monitoring and documenting social and political processes in Moldova, including protests it said were organized in the capital by certain political forces.. McKenzie King, who's from Texas, said the right to an abortion was something that let her family make a hard decision that ultimately let them succeed, she said. ANTI-SEMITIC MESSASGE AND HEAT FILLED MESSAGES MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES THIS WEEKEND. He and his people want public schools to be defunded and are making our children less safe every day, the group wrote in a Day of Action Toolkit. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. "RS HER COMMENTS SPARKED A FLOOD OF CRITICISM, AND AFTER INVESTIGATORS CONFIRMED THE DEMONSTRATORS WERE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL SOCIALIST MOVEMTEN PUSHAW DELETED HER TWE.ET IN AN EMAIL TO WESH 2 NEWS MONDAY, PUSHAW SAID INACCUTERA CONCLUSIONS WERE DRAWN FROM HER STATEMENTS AND SHE WROTE, "NAZI IMAGERY AND HATE SPEECH, WHOEVER IS USING IT, IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE. Students at Rollins College, a private college in Winter Park near Orlando, planned a walkout today in solidarity with their peers. RELATED:Orlando police officers clear protesters off State Road 408, reopen lanes. It was a very different scene from 24 hours earlier when officers and protesters clashed on Saturday evening along Orange Avenue after demonstrators were seen throwing water bottles at officers and setting off fireworks. The walkout, which is . Her comments drew widespread condemnation from elected officials as well as a prominent South Florida . BUT THERE WAS NO STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS. They are calling for updated safety protocols. "At one point, a physical fight ensued between a passerby and several of the demonstrators.". The demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. ", Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. There needs to be a change as soon as possible. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law.". Val Demmings wrote: "Yesterday neo-Nazis rallied in Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla. Pro-choice supporters started off Independence Day at the Orange County Courthouse holding up signs and chanting my body, my choice.. She cited the example of a Republican group opposed to former President Donald Trump that said it was responsible for five people appearing with tiki torches at a Charlottesville, Virginia, stop for the GOP candidate for governor. Hes getting rid of teachers, professors and faculty that look like us and support us. There were no instances of violence, according to the Orlando police officers who escorted the marchers along their journey. 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