All rights reserved. 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. Florida will continue to defend its recently-enacted pro-life reforms against state court challenges, will work to expand pro-life protections, and will stand for life by promoting adoption, foster care and child welfare. Thats what were out here about. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block part of Semoran Boulevard on Tuesday night - demonstrating in solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. Students elsewhere in the state have also organized protests against the state's attacks on transgender healthcare. 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. 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 People in Orlando took to the streets on Monday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade. Doing so could be considered a strike under Florida law. 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. This is our future., DeSantis gives control of Reedy Creek to state, with a handpicked board of Republicans including one of his largest donors, Florida House Speaker backs Gov. Hes made it harder to protest and harder to vote. Videos . (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.. 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. Faculty all across the country affiliated with the American Council of Learned Societies have signed statements in solidarity with their colleagues in Florida. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A video posted on social media shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper using a bullhorn to tell protesters. Wendy Deleons 11-year-old daughter has been too scared to return to school. They are calling for updated safety protocols. 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.. 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. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Legal advisors for the county said they believe the county is on solid ground with the vaccine mandate in order to protect the community. 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. Students at Rollins College, a private college in Winter Park near Orlando, planned a walkout today in solidarity with their peers. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Gov. One of Floridas faculty unions, however, cautioned faculty against joining the walkout today, at least if they were scheduled to teach. Students at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, the state's largest public university by enrollment, joined a statewide walkout on Thursday in protest of education policies and. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. Montegue has his own political ambitions. Demonstrations have broken out statewide in recent days in support of Cubans protesting oppressive conditions on the island. Demonstrators waved Moldovan flags and honked horns, with many calling for the country's president to step down. Not anymore. ", COMPLETE COVERAGE: Roe v. Wade overturned. The mother "said she woke up to T'Yonna Major yelling "HE SHOT ME!" as she ran . "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. 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. DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. 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 demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. WESH 2 NEWS HAS BLURRED THE SWASTIKAS AND URSLS ON THEIR BANNERS. 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. 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). Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Ron DeSantis though vowed to appeal the ruling during a stop in Central Florida last week. Every single day after lunch is when it most often happens. Orange County in central Florida is home to the nation's biggest theme park resorts. 'Nazi' protests held over the weekend condemned in Florida January 31, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) 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. AND CONTROVERSY ERUPTED WHEN HIS PRESS SECRETARY, CHRISTINA PUSHAW, RESPONDED TO THE CRITICIS. UPDATED 9:52 AM ET Jul. 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. We must always condemn it & continue to stand strongly with our Jewish communities."Rep. Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. (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 . ORLANDO, Fla. Pro-choice supporters started off Independence Day at the Orange County Courthouse holding up signs and chanting my body, my choice.. T'Yonna Major, the 9-year old girl who was killed during a series of shootings in Orlando, Florida last week. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. 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. "Today, one of our primary concerns is vandalism to our local businesses," said Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon, during an afternoon news conference, where he addressed looting near the Mall at Millenia and announced a curfew. No Severe Weather Alerts in Your Area Sign Up to Get Future Alerts. MORE. All rights reserved. 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. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings.Some asked why Gov. Thats just unacceptable. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. 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. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. Incumbent Republican Senator Marco Rubio spoke on FOX News. Hes getting rid of teachers, professors and faculty that look like us and support us. He released the following statement: "The prayers of millions have been answered. 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. - Pilots across the country, including at Orlando. The string of protests around the state is bringing Gov. Ron DeSantis went on the offensive Thursday afternoon in support of Florida's 15-week abortion ban hours after ruled he would block the restriction on reproductive rights in the state. RELATED:Orlando police officers clear protesters off State Road 408, reopen lanes. 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. She said she immigrated to the United States from Santiago, Cuba in 1961. In a statement, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said it received a call about 12:15 p.m. Saturday demonstrators gathered near Alafaya Trail and Waterford Lakes Parkway were yelling . 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. 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. There needs to be a change as soon as possible. Not anymore.". 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. 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. The devil comes to kill, steal, and destroy, a protester said. Theyre afraid to put things on their syllabus in the fear that theyre going to be fired, and they shouldn't have to be, the 21 year-old student of political science, writing and rhetoric. One person was arrested for unlawful assembly, an Orlando police spokesperson said. The Orlando protest movement erupted in earnest on May 29. 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 former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. "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. From Lake Eola, they marched to Orlando City Hall, then onto Orlando Police Headquarters along South Street. Solomon, the UCF student, told Orlando Weekly she sees the effects of these policies in classrooms every day on faculty. The demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. 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.. SUMMER: WESH 2S AMANDA DUKES EXPLAINS THE TWITTER FIRESTORM THAT FOLLOWED. Frustrated students cried themselves hoarse blaming the stabbing of the fifth grader on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. In the free state of Florida, participation by on-duty faculty could lead to their termination. According to Florida Highway Patrol, FHP troopers disbanded the gathering. So its hard, because were scared that something is going to happen to them. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. PUSHAW TWEETED, "DO WE EVEN KNOW THEYRE NAZIS? 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. Show Transcript. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block Semoran Boulevard in a show of solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. The Cuban government cracked down on dissidents, arresting more than 150 people, according to Amnesty International. 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. Shor Party leader, the exiled Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor, accused police of trying to thwart the peaceful rally.". 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"It is against the law to obstruct highway traffic or hang signs on the overpasses and violators will be prosecuted," according to the statement. The demonstrations took place a week after antisemitic flyers were distributed to hundreds of homes in two South Florida cities with large Jewish populations. It came to a case that someone got hurt. Hundreds of high schoolers walked out of class Monday morning and marched to Samuel Shull Middle School. Its sad, said high school student Leeah Gutierrez. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando. There were no instances of violence reported and protesters were given a police escort. 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. 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. 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. Around the same time, Moldovas government asked the countrys Constitutional Court to declare the Shor Party illegal. 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. Well send you a handful of interesting Orlando stories every morning. RELATED:National Guard activated in Tampa. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block Semoran Boulevard in a show of solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. Some asked why Gov. "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. READ: Orange County government to stop asking job applicants if they have criminal convictions. 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. It's hard to keep up with the cultivated chaos Gov. Ron DeSantis that critics say are having chilling effects. RELATED: Dutch tourist arrested, fined for Nazi gesture at Auschwitz. 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. Being born over there, we know the difference, Moles said. They demand action. 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 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. 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. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. About 9 p.m. Tuesday, crowds of protesters were still standing on the expressway. Rep. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings. 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 COVID-19 vaccine mandate has become a highly-politicized issue. The hundreds who had assembled at Lake Eola then proceededto City Hall before continuing down South Street to theOrlando Police Department's headquarters. Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted: "Anti-Semitism and hatred are not welcome in this community. 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. "To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong.". could be heard. 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. 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. dharris@orlandosentinel.com and krice@orlandosentinel.com. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). NEWS OF THE RALLIES SET OFF A CASCADE OF REACTNSIO ON SOCIAL MEDIA. All while teachers, parents and students are struggling to make ends meet, with no help from the person running the state.. 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