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. News reporter for Orlando Weekly, covering general news, local government, labor, housing, and other social and economic justice issues. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. 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. "It was . There have also been two incidents in the last week in the Orlando area. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. The demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. Another group gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday and threatened a recall effort against the Orange County mayor. A video posted on social media shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper using a bullhorn to tell protesters. Everything could have been prevented. Dream Defenders, one of the groups involved in the statewide day of action, is using the hashtag #CantBanUs to promote the action, in reference to DeSantis manufactured war against critical race theory (CRT) and attempts to undermine the teaching of Black history. A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted before the ruling came down showed that about 71% of Americans, including majorities of Democrats and Republicans, say decisions about terminating a pregnancy should be left to a woman and her doctor, rather than regulated by the government. Hes getting rid of teachers, professors and faculty that look like us and support us. 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. This is our education. 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. 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. If you go the long way, all the kids start running, and some kids fall. 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. People have heard from the politicians who villainized us, made us out to be quote-unquote indoctrinators, Dr. Robert Cassanello, a history professor, plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Stop WOKE Act, and president of the United Faculty of Florida at UCF told students at the time. Florida lighthouse lit for the first time after Hurricane Ian, New Hope for Kids scholarship awards $32K to students dealing with grief, The Science of It: The Future of Space Food, Orange County Schools superintendent speaks on creating safer school environments. Around the same time, Moldovas government asked the countrys Constitutional Court to declare the Shor Party illegal. 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. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). McGrath reported from Sighisoara, Romania. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. At least two gatherings were . Well send you a handful of interesting Orlando stories every morning. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). Parents, students and teachers gathered again Monday night outside City Hall to make their frustrations known. Ron DeSantis controversial anti-riot bill signed into law earlier to the forefront. One person was arrested for unlawful assembly, an Orlando police spokesperson said. "At one point, a physical fight ensued between a passerby and several of the demonstrators.". The countrys anti-corruption prosecutors office alleged the protests were partly financed with Russian money. 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. The march came hours after looting and vandalism was reported in the Mall at Millenia area. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law.". "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. The protest also comes a day after Moldovas Intelligence and Security Service, SIS, said it had expelled two foreign nationals who were caught carrying out subversive actions to destabilize Moldova. "According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. 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. ORLANDO, Fla. - "Hands up! 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. 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. 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. 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. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. 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. Show Transcript. Hes running for Congress in District 10, which happens to be Val Demings seat. 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. A protest in support of abortion rights was held at Orlando City Hall on Saturday following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, now giving states the final say. After arriving at the OPD headquarters, chants of "No justice, no peace! Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies. In the free state of Florida, participation by on-duty faculty could lead to their termination. As Florida Gov. Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper said the new 15-week abortion ban, signed in April by Florida Gov. Val Demmings wrote: "Yesterday neo-Nazis rallied in Orlando. 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 . Demonstrations in South Florida and Tampa blocked highways for hours on Tuesday afternoon. For nearly fifty years, the U.S. Supreme Court has prohibited virtually any meaningful pro-life protection, but this was not grounded in the text, history or structure of the Constitution. You know what they say about history repeating itself. Rep. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Faculty all across the country affiliated with the American Council of Learned Societies have signed statements in solidarity with their colleagues in Florida. The walkout, which is . But America beat their disturbing ideology before and we'll do it again. This is our Florida. Were simply saying that individuals who, especially the employees, and people that work for the county for almost 18 to 20 years, should have a choice., WATCH: Orange County school buses overcrowded due to driver shortage, leaving students to sit on the floor. Protesters marched 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. 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. UCF cannot stand by and even though theyre afraid, too they cant just bow to our governor, said Solomon. 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. All rights reserved. An arrest warrant affidavit reveals the details of the shootings in Pine Hills that . The protests are planned at more than a dozen airports across the United States to call for changes in working conditions. Hiswife has also filed for divorce, as her attorneys say that she was devastated by Floyd's death. DeSantis has also threated to fine local government for requiring vaccines with up to $5,000 for each incident. Around 80% of Orange County workers have received at least one shot, but hundreds of workers remain unvaccinated. Despite displays of hate in Central Florida this weekend, our collective commitment to building an inclusive, compassionate community for all is stronger than ever. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block part of Semoran Boulevard on Tuesday night - demonstrating in solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. 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. Protestors said they dont think any government should be able to tell people to put something in their body. 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. RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. The American Association of University Professors, a nonprofit membership association, has called DeSantis attacks on diversity programs extremely dangerous.. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando. "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. 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.. 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. "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. Gov. UPDATED 9:52 AM ET Jul. There were no instances of violence reported and protesters were given a police escort. He released the following statement: "The prayers of millions have been answered. 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. RELATED: Dutch tourist arrested, fined for Nazi gesture at Auschwitz. Not anymore.". "To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong.". Orlando police said in a tweet that officers were working to ensure everyones safety at the protest. ", The governor "has ALWAYS condemned antisemitic attacks & hatred, and he always will," Pushaw tweeted. ORLANDO, Fla. - Pilots across the country, including at Orlando. We must always condemn it & continue to stand strongly with our Jewish communities."Rep. Smailyn is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, according to his family. No Severe Weather Alerts in Your Area Sign Up to Get Future Alerts. 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Ron DeSantis' press secretary is facing massive backlash after she sent tweets Sunday night questioning whether pro-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend were organized by Democratic staffers. Ron DeSantis that critics say are having chilling effects. Expand. All rights reserved. He is charged with third-degree-murder and manslaughter. She said she immigrated to the United States from Santiago, Cuba in 1961. Its sad, said high school student Leeah Gutierrez. The demonstrations took place a week after antisemitic flyers were distributed to hundreds of homes in two South Florida cities with large Jewish populations. 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 . Ron DeSantis . Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 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. His administration moved to eliminate, then forced the watering-down of an AP African American history course; has taken aim at diversity and inclusivity programs in higher ed; and launched a hostile takeover of the New College, a progressive liberal arts college in Sarasota, by appointing a bunch of conservatives to its board of trustees (looks like thats going well). Local Democratic lawmakers said they were appalled by the demonstrations and urged Republican Gov. From Lake Eola, they marched to Orlando City Hall, then onto Orlando Police Headquarters along South Street. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed HB 5 into law, a measure banning Florida doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of gestation. The Orlando protest movement erupted in earnest on May 29. 1 hour ago Affidavit offers new details in shootings of Orlando TV news crew, 9-year-old girl and her mother. (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.. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. The governor's spokeswoman, Christina Pushaw, said in a tweet that Democrats were insinuating that DeSantis' policies were responsible for the demonstration. AMANDA: THESE ARE PHOTOS OF ONE OF AT LEAST TWO ANTI-SEMITIC RALLIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDAHIS T PAST WEEKEND. Dozens of police officers in riot gear lined the entrance of the police headquarters, separated from the protesters bymetal barricades. Hundreds of high schoolers walked out of class Monday morning and marched to Samuel Shull Middle School. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. 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. Feb 23, 2023 at 5:53 pm. We are not playing their game," DeSantis said. Despite the turnout on Monday, pro-life supporters also came out to spread their message. "Democrat politicians have falsely insinuated all weekend that the Governors policies are somehow responsible for the protest with Nazi symbols," she wrote. "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. We do not feel safe here, and things need to change because nothing is going to happen if yall keep sitting here doing nothing! said high school student Sarina Lebreault. Legal advisors for the county said they believe the county is on solid ground with the vaccine mandate in order to protect the community. Students protest after 11-year-old allegedly stabbed by fellow student, Frustrated students blame the stabbing on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. The former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. Multiple Central Florida officials posted on social media condemning the gatherings. Not anymore. 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. 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