Demonstrators waved Moldovan flags and honked horns, with many calling for the country's president to step down. Perched atop the police headquarters were other officers wearing military-like fatigues who were keeping watch over the crowd. If you go the long way, all the kids start running, and some kids fall. "These Democrats who are trying to use this as some type of political issue, to try to smear me as if I had something to do with it. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. Ron DeSantis remained silent until Monday afternoon, when he responded to a question about the rallies with a tirade against his political enemies. 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. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. University of Central Florida students cheer UCF graduate and former state legislator Carlos Guillermo Smith as he delivers remarks during a . 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. This is going way overboard. AMANDA: THESE ARE PHOTOS OF ONE OF AT LEAST TWO ANTI-SEMITIC RALLIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDAHIS T PAST WEEKEND. News reporter for Orlando Weekly, covering general news, local government, labor, housing, and other social and economic justice issues. 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. The hundreds who had assembled at Lake Eola then proceededto City Hall before continuing down South Street to theOrlando Police Department's headquarters. The governor's spokeswoman, Christina Pushaw, said in a tweet that Democrats were insinuating that DeSantis' policies were responsible for the demonstration. Change. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). Another group gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday and threatened a recall effort against the Orange County mayor. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. Hiswife has also filed for divorce, as her attorneys say that she was devastated by Floyd's death. McKenna Schueler Rick Scott tweeted: "The hateful & anti-Semitic demonstrations reported in Florida today have no place in our state. After officers guided protesters back to the sidewalk, Police Chief Orlando Roln took the microphone at a stage outside Sedanos and asked those assembled for their cooperation. "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. My heart asked me to come here to meet with everyone and be together with my people.. 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. RELATED:National Guard activated in Tampa. T'Yonna Major, the 9-year old girl who was killed during a series of shootings in Orlando, Florida last week. 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. 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. Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies.DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. Multiple Central Florida officials posted on social media condemning the gatherings. One video posted to Twitter showed members of the group doing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-Semitic slurs at drivers. Firefighters and other employees gathered Saturday in downtown Orlando to. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. 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. We knew that that was likely going to be what was decided in that case. I believe its unsafe personally, but I also believe that people should have a choice, said protester Willie Montague. All rights reserved. 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. (Katie Rice/Orlando Sentinel). Protestors said they dont think any government should be able to tell people to put something in their body. 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. Students elsewhere in the state have also organized protests against the state's attacks on transgender healthcare. Ron DeSantis . And this is nothing new. It's hard to keep up with the cultivated chaos Gov. Rafaela Serret and Tiffany Rodriguez hold signs at a protest in solidarity with Cuba Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Solomon, the UCF student, told Orlando Weekly she sees the effects of these policies in classrooms every day on faculty. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. Students at Rollins College, a private college in Winter Park near Orlando, planned a walkout today in solidarity with their peers. 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.. The protest in Chisinau was organized by a group calling itself Movement for the People and supported by members of Moldovas Russia-friendly Shor Party, which holds six seats in the countrys 101-seat legislature. They are calling for updated safety protocols. As Florida Gov. Gov. Frustrated students cried themselves hoarse blaming the stabbing of the fifth grader on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. 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. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. Montague is the man behind the recall effort and said he believes its more about political ambition than public safety for Demings. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando. Copyright 2023 WCBS via CNN Newsource. Everything could have been prevented. Demonstrations in South Florida and Tampa blocked highways for hours on Tuesday afternoon. 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. We knew that we were going to have to move forward and continue the legal battle on that, DeSantis said. All rights reserved. We are not playing their game," DeSantis said. In response, some in the crowd were pepper-sprayed by officers. The group gathered near the bandshell at Lake Eola walked around with signs and messages against vaccine mandates, and in support of recalling Mayor Jerry Demings. Demonstrations there have been the largest since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, some have said. DeSantis efforts to reduce news media protections. The devil comes to kill, steal, and destroy, a protester said. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. 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. 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Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted: "Anti-Semitism and hatred are not welcome in this community. PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (WCBS) - Students at a New Jersey high school walked out of class to demand a safer school environment after an 11-year-old boy was stabbed, allegedly by another student. The United Faculty of Florida, a labor union that represents 25,000 full-time faculty and 8,000 graduate assistants across Floridas university and college systems, nonetheless expressed appreciation for the student organizations leading Thursdays demonstration. ", 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!". The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. This is our education. (WFTV). He said Florida law enforcement agencies were trying to determine who the demonstrators were because they violated state law by hanging banners from overpasses. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. 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. PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (WCBS) - Students at a New Jersey high school walked out of class to demand a safer school environment after an 11-year-old boy was stabbed, allegedly by another student. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja), CHISINAU A new anti-government protest in Moldova's capital Tuesday stirred fears of more unrest after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to demand that the countrys new pro-Western government fully subsidize citizens winter energy bills and to not involve the country in war.. 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. ORLANDO, Fla. Neo-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend drew bipartisan condemnations from state and local officials, but Gov. This is our future.. One video posted to Twitter showed members of the group doing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-Semitic slurs at drivers. But if it doesnt happen this way, its not going to happen ever.. Students protest after 11-year-old allegedly stabbed by fellow student, Frustrated students blame the stabbing on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. 69. Show Transcript. "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. About 9 p.m. Tuesday, crowds of protesters were still standing on the expressway. Local Democratic lawmakers said they were appalled by the demonstrations and urged Republican Gov. RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. ORLANDO, Fla. The deadline is approaching for Orange County employees to get vaccinated or risk termination. "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. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "So what I'm going to say is these people, these Democrats who are trying to use this as some type of . Gov. Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper said the new 15-week abortion ban, signed in April by Florida Gov. Smailyn is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, according to his family. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. "At one point, a physical fight ensued between a passerby and several of the demonstrators. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. UPDATED 9:52 AM ET Jul. ORLANDO, Fla. The deadline is approaching for Orange County employees to get vaccinated or risk termination. 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. George Floyd was killed during a confrontation with a police officer in Minneapolis. "Democrat politicians have falsely insinuated all weekend that the Governors policies are somehow responsible for the protest with Nazi symbols," she wrote. 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. IT IS SILYMP RIDULICOUS TO SUGGEST THAT THE GOVERNOR TOLERATES EXTREMISTS BECAUSE HE DIDNT IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO TWITTER SUNDAY TO ISSUE A FORMAL CONDEMNATION." 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. I joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in 2006. This is our Florida. No injuries were reported. Kids are getting jumped, fights every day, knives every day, Deleon said. The teachers are screaming. Some asked why Gov. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. 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. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Incumbent Republican Senator Marco Rubio spoke on FOX News. THE DEPARTMENT IS STILL REELING FROM THIS. There needs to be a change as soon as possible. Being born over there, we know the difference, Moles said. The former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. 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 only thing I ask is that Cuba becomes free, so that I, at the age I am, can go to Cuba to see my dead, to visit them at their tombs, she said in Spanish. Hundreds of students across Florida walked out Thursday in protest against Gov. "To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong.". "At one point, a physical fight ensued between a passerby and several of the demonstrators.". READ: Orange County government to stop asking job applicants if they have criminal convictions. The string of protests around the state is bringing Gov. Ron DeSantis to condemn the demonstrators. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law.". Theyre afraid to be able to teach what they want to. According to Solomon, students want their universities to know that theyre not planning to just walk out for an hour and to then go away. 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. Not anymore.". 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