Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted: "Anti-Semitism and hatred are not welcome in this community. Gov. 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. Firefighters and other employees gathered Saturday in downtown Orlando to protest the mandate. 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. 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. 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. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block Semoran Boulevard in a show of solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. But if it doesnt happen this way, its not going to happen ever.. Pictures on social media show an anti-Semitic banner and swastika displayed on the overpass. Meanwhile, two of Florida's candidates for U.S. Senate gave their takes on the ruling. RELATED:Orlando police officers clear protesters off State Road 408, reopen lanes. 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. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. The Cuban government cracked down on dissidents, arresting more than 150 people, according to Amnesty International. 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. Ron DeSantis to condemn the demonstrators. After arriving at the OPD headquarters, chants of "No justice, no peace! "These arent 'genuine questions.' He released the following statement: "The prayers of millions have been answered. Authorities from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Florida Highway Patrol said in a statement that they and sheriff's deputies had disbanded the group on the overpass Sunday. 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. Orlando Sentinel. Not anymore.". "According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. The hundreds who had assembled at Lake Eola then proceededto City Hall before continuing down South Street to theOrlando Police Department's headquarters. Student walkouts were planned for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at at least nine colleges, high schools and universities in Florida, according to Students for Freedom, a newly created coalition of student organizations, and Dream Defenders, a racial justice organization formed in the wake of the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford in 2012. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. 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. Rabbi Yosef Konikov with Chabad of South Orlando said last week a group gathered outside their property for hours. Dozens of police officers in riot gear lined the entrance of the police headquarters, separated from the protesters bymetal barricades. I believe its unsafe personally, but I also believe that people should have a choice, said protester Willie Montague. 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 video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. RELATED:Rowdy crowds met with pepper spray during march to protest deadly arrest of George Floyd. Were fighting for our faculty, for our education, and for the rights of trans students., Great turn out and speakers today at @UCF rally against DeSantis and his attacks on education pic.twitter.com/zU8z6RMojv, Policies recently enacted by the state, including the Stop WOKE Act restricting classroom discussion on racism and other race-related concepts and the Parental Rights in Education bill restricting classroom discussion on sexuality and gender identity in K-12 classes have chilled teachers and faculty in Florida schools, creating an environment of confusion, fear and frustration among educators and students alike. Ezzy worked at WFOR CBS4 in South Florida and KBMT in Beaumont, Texas, where she covered Hurricane Harvey in 2017. There needs to be a change as soon as possible. Hes running for Congress in District 10, which happens to be Val Demings seat. This is our future.. Not anymore. "Democrat politicians have falsely insinuated all weekend that the Governors policies are somehow responsible for the protest with Nazi symbols," she wrote. Everything could have been prevented. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block part of Semoran Boulevard on Tuesday night - demonstrating in solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. IT IS SILYMP RIDULICOUS TO SUGGEST THAT THE GOVERNOR TOLERATES EXTREMISTS BECAUSE HE DIDNT IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO TWITTER SUNDAY TO ISSUE A FORMAL CONDEMNATION." By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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 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. RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. (WFTV). "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. Rafaela Serret and Tiffany Rodriguez hold signs at a protest in solidarity with Cuba Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. And this is nothing new. Be the first to know with email alerts on important breaking stories from the Orlando Sentinel newsroom. Another group gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday and threatened a recall effort against the Orange County mayor. Orlando state representative files legislation that would codify the right to abortion access in state law, Charges filed against man caught beating shark with hammer on Florida beach last year, Orlando schoolkids work with World Wildlife Fund on easy solutions to combat food waste, By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection, Op-ed: The breathing room America needs is student loan debt forgiveness, Winter Park is looking for your input in naming a new city park. The former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. 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. In the free state of Florida, participation by on-duty faculty could lead to their termination. 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. Subscribe now and dont miss a thing. The governor's spokeswoman, Christina Pushaw, said in a tweet that Democrats were insinuating that DeSantis' policies were responsible for the demonstration. From Lake Eola, they marched to Orlando City Hall, then onto Orlando Police Headquarters along South Street. As the COVID-19 delta variant was surging, the mayor announced the vaccine would be required for employees by the end of September. Hundreds of students across Florida walked out Thursday in protest against Gov. Firefighters and other employees gathered Saturday in downtown Orlando to. 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. Ron DeSantis that critics say are having chilling effects. According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. "The Orange County Sheriff's Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate," a release stated. DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. 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. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. 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. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. WESH 2 NEWS HAS BLURRED THE SWASTIKAS AND URSLS ON THEIR BANNERS. 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. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed HB 5 into law, a measure banning Florida doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of gestation. Florida students plan statewide walkout to protest DeSantis' education policies Feb. 22 News Protests at Florida campuses target DeSantis proposals. You know what they say about history repeating itself. Orlando police said in a tweet that officers were working to ensure everyones safety at the protest. 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. 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