ORLANDO MAYOR DDBUY ERDY TWEETED, "ANTI-SEMITISM AND HATRED ARE NOT WELCOME IN THIS COMMUNITY." People spoke, marched, and stayed out long into the night to have their voices heard. If you go the long way, all the kids start running, and some kids fall. "These arent 'genuine questions.' Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. "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.Multiple Central Florida officials posted on social media condemning the gatherings. Students at Rollins College, a private college in Winter Park near Orlando, planned a walkout today in solidarity with their peers. 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. 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 march came hours after looting and vandalism was reported in the Mall at Millenia area. 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. "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. Well send you a handful of interesting Orlando stories every morning. No injuries were reported. 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Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies.DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. Parents, students and teachers gathered again Monday night outside City Hall to make their frustrations known. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando. READ: Orange County government to stop asking job applicants if they have criminal convictions. All rights reserved. A second gathering was reported at the Daryl Carter Parkway overpass on I-4. A video posted on social media shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper using a bullhorn to tell protesters. The mother "said she woke up to T'Yonna Major yelling "HE SHOT ME!" as she ran . THE DEPARTMENT IS STILL REELING FROM THIS. Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies. It came to a case that someone got hurt. 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. The governor's spokeswoman, Christina Pushaw, said in a tweet that Democrats were insinuating that DeSantis' policies were responsible for the demonstration. 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. + Caption. RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. News reporter for Orlando Weekly, covering general news, local government, labor, housing, and other social and economic justice issues. 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.. Hes getting rid of teachers, professors and faculty that look like us and support us. 1 hour ago Affidavit offers new details in shootings of Orlando TV news crew, 9-year-old girl and her mother. The torches were reminiscent of those carried by white supremacists who descended on the city in 2017. Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 2:35 pm. 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. UCF cannot stand by and even though theyre afraid, too they cant just bow to our governor, said Solomon. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. 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. 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. "To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong.". Orange County in central Florida is home to the nation's biggest theme park resorts. The COVID-19 vaccine mandate has become a highly-politicized issue. 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. 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.. You know what they say about history repeating itself. It's hard to keep up with the cultivated chaos Gov. 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.. This school is out of control. ACCORDING TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, THE GROUP WAS WEARING CLOTHING WITH NAZI INSIGNIA AND YELLING PROFANITIES AND ANTI-SEMICIT SLU ARST VEHICLES PASSING BY. 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 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Not anymore. Students on college campuses across the state of Florida are planning a walkout on Thursday to protest Gov Ron DeSantis' policies targeting LGBTQ+ and students of color.. AMANDA: THESE ARE PHOTOS OF ONE OF AT LEAST TWO ANTI-SEMITIC RALLIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDAHIS T PAST WEEKEND. Hundreds of students across Florida walked out Thursday in protest against Gov. There were no instances of violence, according to the Orlando police officers who escorted the marchers along their journey. And this is nothing new. Rick Scott tweeted: "The hateful & anti-Semitic demonstrations reported in Florida today have no place in our state. Students say they want the superintendent, the Board of Education and the mayor to hear their cries. BUT THERE WAS NO STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS. This is our Florida. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. There were no instances of violence reported and protesters were given a police escort. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Another group gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday and threatened a recall effort against the Orange County mayor. Its sad, said high school student Leeah Gutierrez. ", 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!". protests have emerged in the Orlando area. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. DeSantis efforts to reduce news media protections. This is our future.. 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. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. 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. "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. ORLANDO, Fla. Pro-choice supporters started off Independence Day at the Orange County Courthouse holding up signs and chanting my body, my choice.. By 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. 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. Students walked out of their classrooms . Firefighters and other employees gathered Saturday in downtown Orlando to. We've heard from the professors this has impacted, and I really haven't heard from the students that this affects. "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. He released the following statement: "The prayers of millions have been answered. 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. Be the first to know with email alerts on important breaking stories from the Orlando Sentinel newsroom. . Down with Maia Sandu! they chanted, Down with the dictatorship!, Dozens of coaches had bussed in protesters from around the country, temporarily causing traffic jams as hundreds of police deployed to bolster security checked vehicles entering the capital. "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. Videos . By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. There have also been two incidents in the last week in the Orlando area. This is going way overboard. Despite displays of hate in Central Florida this weekend, our collective commitment to building an inclusive, compassionate community for all is stronger than ever. 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. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). After arriving at the OPD headquarters, chants of "No justice, no peace! Copyright 2023 WCBS via CNN Newsource. "Despite displays of hate in Central Florida this weekend, our collective commitment to building an inclusive, compassionate community for all is stronger than ever," Dyer said in a tweet. 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. 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. RELATED:National Guard activated in Tampa. Ron DeSantis remained silent until Monday afternoon, when he responded to a question about the rallies with a tirade against his political enemies. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. PUSHAW TWEETED, "DO WE EVEN KNOW THEYRE NAZIS? Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. RELATED:Looters broke into stores around Mall at Millenia as 'Justice for George' protests erupted across Orlando. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. "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. "Democrat politicians have falsely insinuated all weekend that the Governors policies are somehow responsible for the protest with Nazi symbols," she wrote. Fair. Gov. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Subscribe now and dont miss a thing. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. 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. Florida has a rich history of protest against racism in higher education. Val Demmings wrote: "Yesterday neo-Nazis rallied in Orlando. This is our education. Pictures on social media show an anti-Semitic banner and swastika displayed on the overpass. In the free state of Florida, participation by on-duty faculty could lead to their termination. Perched atop the police headquarters were other officers wearing military-like fatigues who were keeping watch over the crowd. Video: Vaccine mandate protesters prepare for recall effort against Orange County mayor, WATCH: Volusia sheriff interrupts radio interview to assist in high-speed pursuit on I-95, Impeded access to Central Florida nude beach leads to unexpected encounters, Breeze Airways adds 4 new routes from Orlando International Airport, Man sentenced to 40 years in prison after Orange County mother killed during attempted carjacking, Buc-ees receives approval for new Central Florida location; heres where it will be. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law.". 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. 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. Pushaw said those calling on DeSantis to condemn the rallies aren't coming from a place of good faith. 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. SUMMER: WESH 2S AMANDA DUKES EXPLAINS THE TWITTER FIRESTORM THAT FOLLOWED. At least two gatherings were . One person was arrested for unlawful assembly, an Orlando police spokesperson said. Matt Dixon. "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. No racist police!" (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). "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. He said Florida law enforcement agencies were trying to determine who the demonstrators were because they violated state law by hanging banners from overpasses. Students at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, the states largest public university by enrollment, joined a statewide walkout on Thursday in protest of education policies and directives prioritized by Florida Gov. Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper said the new 15-week abortion ban, signed in April by Florida Gov. The string of protests around the state is bringing Gov. Demonstrators waved Moldovan flags and honked horns, with many calling for the country's president to step down. Earlier this month, the UCF student government also passed a resolution opposing Floridas Stop WOKE Act, arguing that it restricts academic freedom. The American Association of University Professors, a nonprofit membership association, has called DeSantis attacks on diversity programs extremely dangerous.. ", The governor "has ALWAYS condemned antisemitic attacks & hatred, and he always will," Pushaw tweeted. 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. 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. "It is against the law to obstruct highway traffic or hang signs on the overpasses and violators will be prosecuted," according to the statement. 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. Orlando police said in a tweet that officers were working to ensure everyones safety at the protest. ORLANDO, Fla. - "Hands up! 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. 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. Thats what were out here about. 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. I joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in 2006. "The Orange County Sheriff's Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate," a release stated. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block Semoran Boulevard in a show of solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. 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. Gov. RELATED:Orlando police officers clear protesters off State Road 408, reopen lanes. ANTI-SEMITIC MESSASGE AND HEAT FILLED MESSAGES MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES THIS WEEKEND. 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. Students protest after 11-year-old allegedly stabbed by fellow student, Frustrated students blame the stabbing on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. Smailyn is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, according to his family. Being born over there, we know the difference, Moles said. ORLANDO, Fla. Neo-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend drew bipartisan condemnations from state and local officials, but Gov. Montague is the man behind the recall effort and said he believes its more about political ambition than public safety for Demings. 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 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. 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