I believe its unsafe personally, but I also believe that people should have a choice, said protester Willie Montague. 1 hour ago Affidavit offers new details in shootings of Orlando TV news crew, 9-year-old girl and her mother. 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. Earlier this month, the UCF student government also passed a resolution opposing Floridas Stop WOKE Act, arguing that it restricts academic freedom. Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper said the new 15-week abortion ban, signed in April by Florida Gov. Students elsewhere in the state have also organized protests against the state's attacks on transgender healthcare. 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. RELATED: 'Hateful': Anti-Semitic flyers found outside hundreds of South Florida homes, "I along with the Orange County Sheriffs Office deplore any type of hate speech," Mina tweeted. So its hard, because were scared that something is going to happen to them. All rights reserved. Orlando Sentinel. ", COMPLETE COVERAGE: Roe v. Wade overturned. The protestors said they are getting ready to gather signatures and have already gained support online. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. Thats what were out here about. Floridas new abortion law went into effect on July 1, which bans most abortions at 15 weeks, though Judge John C. Cooper of the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Tallahassee ruled the law is unconstitutional. 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. Dozens of police officers in riot gear lined the entrance of the police headquarters, separated from the protesters bymetal barricades. Hes making sure our history isnt getting taught. Thats where 11-year-old Smailyn Jimenez was walking home from on Wednesday afternoon when another 11-year-old student allegedly attacked him with a knife, causing serious injuries. The demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Frustrated students cried themselves hoarse blaming the stabbing of the fifth grader on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. 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. There have also been two incidents in the last week in the Orlando area. 69 Weather. This is actually my first time participating in a event like this and Im here because if I dont fight for my rights, who is, Kayla Torres said. Firefighters and other employees gathered Saturday in downtown Orlando to protest the mandate. shouted protesters marching through Downtown Orlando on Sunday, the second straight day of demonstrations in the city over the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota. McKenna Schueler While it is not clear what will happen to the person arrested in Orlando, language of the new law requires a person arrested for unlawful assembly to be held in custody until first appearance., From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block part of Semoran Boulevard on Tuesday night - demonstrating in solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. Be the first to know with email alerts on important breaking stories from the Orlando Sentinel newsroom. T'Yonna Major, the 9-year old girl who was killed during a series of shootings in Orlando, Florida last week. Demonstrators waved Moldovan flags and honked horns, with many calling for the country's president to step down. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "It is against the law to obstruct highway traffic or hang signs on the overpasses and violators will be prosecuted," the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles tweeted. Ron DeSantis, violates Floridas constitution. We have no choice but to use our collective power to make sure DeSantis and his lapdogs at the Department of Education and on the Board of Trustees know that they need to keep their hateful politics out of our schools.. Students at Rollins College, a private college in Winter Park near Orlando, planned a walkout today in solidarity with their peers. "If anyone believes that men and women are in this battle, that we're going to go back to a dark time when women were treated as property or second-class citizens, they're out of their minds. Pushaw at first questioned if the demonstration might be staged. Rep. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings. As a police commander I saw similar rallies, and I also saw that for every Nazi there were a hundred Floridians there to stand up for what's right."Sen. Social media rumors circulated the day prior alleging the now-former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing Floyd owned a. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the area of Alafaya Trail and Waterford Lakes Parkway around noon Saturday, where a group of about 20 demonstrators had gathered. "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. Were standing up against this, said Olivia Solomon, a student organizer with UCFs March for Our Lives chapter, who helped organize the UCF walkout Thursday. 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. As the COVID-19 delta variant was surging, the mayor announced the vaccine would be required for employees by the end of September. The hundreds who had assembled at Lake Eola then proceededto City Hall before continuing down South Street to theOrlando Police Department's headquarters. Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. Kids are getting jumped, fights every day, knives every day, Deleon said. As Florida Gov. Hundreds of peaceful protesters blocked a part of Semoran Boulevard near Curry Ford Road for about an hour Tuesday evening in solidarity with demonstrations being held in Cuba this week. "To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong.". Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings.Some asked why Gov. IT IS SILYMP RIDULICOUS TO SUGGEST THAT THE GOVERNOR TOLERATES EXTREMISTS BECAUSE HE DIDNT IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO TWITTER SUNDAY TO ISSUE A FORMAL CONDEMNATION." SEN. RICK SCOTT TWEETED,TH "E HATEFUL & ANTI-SEMITIC DEMONSTRATIONS REPORTED IN FLORIDA TODAY HAVE NO PLACE IN OUR STATE." Demonstrations have broken out statewide in recent days in support of Cubans protesting oppressive conditions on the island. Hundreds of people gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday afternoon to protest the deadly arrest of George Floyd. Incumbent Republican Senator Marco Rubio spoke on FOX News. 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.. "Pushaw said those calling on DeSantis to condemn the rallies aren't coming from a place of good faith. PUSHAW TWEETED, "DO WE EVEN KNOW THEYRE NAZIS? "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. Rafaela Serret and Tiffany Rodriguez hold signs at a protest in solidarity with Cuba Tuesday, July 13, 2021. ORLANDO, Fla. - "Hands up! Gov. The countrys anti-corruption prosecutors office alleged the protests were partly financed with Russian money. We know that theyre scared and theyre struggling right now, but I know that if we continue this fight, theyre gonna be free, Pacheco said. They love that situation that they're in.". Crowds gathered at Lake Eola Park earlier in the afternoon where organizers spoke to those in attendance at the Walt Disney Amphitheater. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. The mother "said she woke up to T'Yonna Major yelling "HE SHOT ME!" as she ran . The string of protests around the state is bringing Gov. Antisemitic protesters from the Goyim Defense League (GDL) harassed Jewish people at the entrance of the Chabad in Orlando, new video footage posted on social media on Wednesday showed. ", Sen. Rick Scott tweeted: "The hateful & anti-Semitic demonstrations reported in Florida today have no place in our state. on People spoke, marched, and stayed out long into the night to have their voices heard. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. 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. 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.. Ron DeSantis is wreaking on Florida schools: Orlando Weekly Daily newsletter. Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies.DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. No racist police!" Rick Scott tweeted: "The hateful & anti-Semitic demonstrations reported in Florida today have no place in our state. 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. Marina Tauber the vice-president of Moldova's Russia-friendly Shor Party speaks during a protest initiated by the Movement for the People and members of Moldova's Russia-friendly Shor Party, against the pro-Western government and low living standards, in Chisinau, Moldova, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Katie Rice/Orlando Sentinel). The Orlando protest movement erupted in earnest on May 29. Though the majority of Floridas protests in support of Cuba have cropped up in South Florida, which has the nations largest population of Cuban Americans, Tuesday marked the third day in a row protests have emerged in the Orlando area. The 11-year-old accused of stabbing him was arrested on juvenile delinquency charges. Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 2:35 pm. 14, 2021 ORLANDO, Fla. Waving Cuban flags and chanting, a large group of demonstrators calling for liberty for Cuba blocked South Semoran Boulevard early Tuesday evening. We knew that that was likely going to be what was decided in that case. ORLANDO, Fla. - More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside a Florida shopping plaza and waved a swastika flag from a highway overpass before authorities broke them up over the weekend. That law, passed shortly after thousands of Florida teachers organized the nations first statewide teachers' strike in 1968, prohibits public sector workers, including teachers and higher education faculty, from striking or walking off the job. Others shared personal stories and future fears over the ruling. Gov. Pro-choice supporters started off Independence Day at the Orange County Courthouse holding up signs and chanting my body, my choice., new abortion law went into effect on July 1. The Shor Party also initiated a series of anti-government protests which last fall rocked Moldova a European Union-candidate member since last June as it struggled to manage an acute energy crisis after Moscow dramatically reduced natural gas supplies. They are calling for updated safety protocols. The COVID-19 vaccine mandate has become a highly-politicized issue. 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The union said in a statement, shared with Students for Freedom, that it was thrilled to support the statewide walkout organized by Stand for Freedom, Dream Defenders and the Florida College Democrats. To help difuse tension, Chief Rolon was joined by Orange County Sheriff John Mina in takinga kneewith the protesters outside of the OPD headquarters to talk about outrage caused by Floyd's death. 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. The school district noted in a news release that the stabbing did not happen on school grounds. Thousands of protesters returned to Moldova's capital Tuesday to demand that the country'snew pro-Western governmentfully subsidize citizens' winter energy bills amid skyrocketing inflation. Hes made it harder to protest and harder to vote. A video posted on social media shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper using a bullhorn to tell protesters. DeSantis efforts to reduce news media protections. ", Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried called the Supreme Court's ruling "a tragic day for women in America" while Florida Senator Rick Scott tweeted "Today #LifeWins!". RELATED:National Guard activated in Tampa. 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. 69. Im so grateful for that decision but I also know that this is a long fight theres not easy fix to protect abortion access in this country or in Florida, said Anna Eskamani, Orlando representative and former Planned Parenthood senior director. All while teachers, parents and students are struggling to make ends meet, with no help from the person running the state.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Fair. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. This school is out of control. They demand action. The former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. Everything could have been prevented. Rafaela Serret and Tiffany Rodriguez hold signs at a protest in solidarity with Cuba Tuesday, July 13, 2021. 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. Despite displays of hate in Central Florida this weekend, our collective commitment to building an inclusive, compassionate community for all is stronger than ever."Rep. One video posted to Twitter showed members of the group doing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-Semitic slurs at drivers. 1 of 21 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. There needs to be a change as soon as possible. Feb 23, 2023 at 5:53 pm. "The Orange County Sheriff's Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate," a release stated. ORLANDO, Fla. The deadline is approaching for Orange County employees to get vaccinated or risk termination. But America beat their disturbing ideology before and we'll do it again. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. At least two gatherings were reported.According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the area of Alafaya Trail and Waterford Lakes Parkway around noon Saturday, where a group of about 20 demonstrators had gathered. Val Demmings wrote: "Yesterday neo-Nazis rallied in Orlando. DeSantis, a rumored 2024 presidential candidate whos prioritized a litany of attacks on Floridas higher education system for political advantage, has also directed the state to launch a probe into transgender healthcare services provided by universities. "So what I'm going to say is these people, these Democrats who are trying to use this as some type of . Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted: "Anti-Semitism and hatred are not welcome in this community. He is charged with third-degree-murder and manslaughter. We've heard from the professors this has impacted, and I really haven't heard from the students that this affects. Video: Vaccine mandate protesters prepare for recall effort against Orange County mayor The protestors said they are getting ready to gather signatures and have already gained support online. Rafaela Serret, 91, said she wanted to see a free Cuba after decades of watching many friends and family members be jailed and die under the communist regime. RELATED:Orlando police officers clear protesters off State Road 408, reopen lanes. According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. 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. 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. (Javad Parsa) COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) Norway's energy minister on Wednesday canceled a trip to the U.K. because of a protest against a wind . Videos . Anti-protest bill passes in Florida Senate on party lines, even after emotional testimony from Black lawmakers By Dara Kam, NSF on Wed, Apr 14, 2021 at 1:00 am Send a News Tip About 9 p.m. Tuesday, crowds of protesters were still standing on the expressway. UPDATED 9:52 AM ET Jul. On Sunday, Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon tweeted that Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer would also be instituting the same curfew for the City of Orlando. (WCBS, JIMENEZ FAMILY, CNN), Man facing attempted murder charges appointed to Alachua County Historical Commission, Ghislaine Maxwells appeals arguments mirror earlier claims, Horse Capital TV previews upcoming event at the World Equestrian Center. In response, some in the crowd were pepper-sprayed by officers. 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By properly interpreting the Constitution, the Dobbs majority has restored the people's role in our republic and a sense of hope that every life counts. Orange County in central Florida is home to the nation's biggest theme park resorts. 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. The teachers are screaming. ORLANDO, Fla. Neo-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend drew bipartisan condemnations from state and local officials, but Gov. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. "It's scary, as a woman, to realize that if something is done against your will, you're still going to be held responsible for that, potentially," one person told FOX 35 News. Russia strongly rejected her claims. Around the same time, Moldovas government asked the countrys Constitutional Court to declare the Shor Party illegal. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. "At one point, a physical fight ensued between a passerby and several of the demonstrators. This is our future.. could be heard. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The Downtown Orlando march comes a day after at least 17 people were arrested by Orlando police in protests, demonstrations and break-ins across Central Florida. "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. Its sad, said high school student Leeah Gutierrez. Students say they want the superintendent, the Board of Education and the mayor to hear their cries. 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