Later in the day, at a news conference in Palm Beach County, DeSantis angrily denounced attempts to tie him and the Republican Party to the Nazi protesters. ANTI-SEMITIC MESSASGE AND HEAT FILLED MESSAGES MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES THIS WEEKEND. 1 hour ago Affidavit offers new details in shootings of Orlando TV news crew, 9-year-old girl and her mother. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. "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. By 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. Hundreds of students across Florida walked out Thursday in protest against Gov. Earlier this month, the UCF student government also passed a resolution opposing Floridas Stop WOKE Act, arguing that it restricts academic freedom. 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. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law.". Hes making sure our history isnt getting taught. By properly interpreting the Constitution, the Dobbs majority has restored the people's role in our republic and a sense of hope that every life counts. Students walked out of their classrooms . "It was . By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. UPDATED 9:52 AM ET Jul. (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.. ORLANDO, Fla. - "Hands up! 2023 Cox Media Group. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). "According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. Ron DeSantis were no fools, we wont let you run our schools! #CANTBANUS at FIU pic.twitter.com/zTHqaJakxM, Hes banning books and flags in classrooms everywhere. ORLANDO, Fla. The deadline is approaching for Orange County employees to get vaccinated or risk termination. As Florida Gov. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. ORLANDO, Fla. - Pilots across the country, including at Orlando. 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. Perched atop the police headquarters were other officers wearing military-like fatigues who were keeping watch over the crowd. Pushaw at first questioned if the demonstration might be staged. People spoke, marched, and stayed out long into the night to have their voices heard. "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. Her comments drew widespread condemnation from elected officials as well as a prominent South Florida . 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. Hes expected to file a written order blocking it this week. 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. 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. Being quiet no longer works. 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. 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. could be heard. Ron DeSantis . From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block part of Semoran Boulevard on Tuesday night - demonstrating in solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. 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 . 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. Ezzy worked at WFOR CBS4 in South Florida and KBMT in Beaumont, Texas, where she covered Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Doing so could be considered a strike under Florida law. Dozens of Central Florida residents braved a thunderstorm Friday evening to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. 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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.. The demonstrations took place a week after antisemitic flyers were distributed to hundreds of homes in two South Florida cities with large Jewish populations. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block Semoran Boulevard in a show of solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. It came to a case that someone got hurt. protests have emerged in the Orlando area. RELATED:Orlando police officers clear protesters off State Road 408, reopen lanes. About 9 p.m. Tuesday, crowds of protesters were still standing on the expressway. ", The governor "has ALWAYS condemned antisemitic attacks & hatred, and he always will," Pushaw tweeted. Smailyn is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, according to his family. "So what I'm going to say is these people, these Democrats who are trying to use this as some type of . The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. "These arent 'genuine questions.' 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. One video posted to Twitter showed members of the group doing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-Semitic slurs at drivers. Thats just unacceptable. 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The march came hours after looting and vandalism was reported in the Mall at Millenia area. 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The hundreds who had assembled at Lake Eola then proceededto City Hall before continuing down South Street to theOrlando Police Department's headquarters. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings.Some asked why Gov. University of Central Florida students cheer UCF graduate and former state legislator Carlos Guillermo Smith as he delivers remarks during a . All while teachers, parents and students are struggling to make ends meet, with no help from the person running the state.. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. 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. Meanwhile, two of Florida's candidates for U.S. Senate gave their takes on the ruling. RELATED:Looters broke into stores around Mall at Millenia as 'Justice for George' protests erupted across Orlando. A Florida judge described Stop WOKE, aka the Individual Freedom bill, as positively dystopian.. Ron DeSantis has been relentless in his attacks on Floridas education system, creating hostile classroom environments that target Black, brown, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ students for simply existing, Maxwell Frost, Orlandos newly elected Congressman, told Teen Vogue magazine (which has emerged in recent years as a purveyor of political and news reportage alongside its fashion coverage) about todays demonstration. 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 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. 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. In a previous joint statement, the police, city and Board of Education said they condemn and will not tolerate acts of violence against any community members, especially our children.. But she deleted that tweet, saying in a later tweet, "I admit I dont know who staged the protests in Orlando and waiting for law enforcement to confirm. Orlando, FL 32801. He said Florida law enforcement agencies were trying to determine who the demonstrators were because they violated state law by hanging banners from overpasses. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Demonstrations in South Florida and Tampa blocked highways for hours on Tuesday afternoon. Parents, students and teachers gathered again Monday night outside City Hall to make their frustrations known. RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. Florida has a rich history of protest against racism in higher education. One person was arrested for unlawful assembly, an Orlando police spokesperson said. MORE. ", COMPLETE COVERAGE: Roe v. Wade overturned. 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. All rights reserved. The Cuban government cracked down on dissidents, arresting more than 150 people, according to Amnesty International. There were no instances of violence, according to the Orlando police officers who escorted the marchers along their journey. 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. Despite displays of hate in Central Florida this weekend, our collective commitment to building an inclusive, compassionate community for all is stronger than ever. Gov. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wilfredo Lee/AP. Local Democratic lawmakers said they were appalled by the demonstrations and urged Republican Gov. RELATED: Dutch tourist arrested, fined for Nazi gesture at Auschwitz. 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. Students protest after 11-year-old allegedly stabbed by fellow student, Frustrated students blame the stabbing on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. Not anymore.". News reporter for Orlando Weekly, covering general news, local government, labor, housing, and other social and economic justice issues. "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. WESH 2 NEWS HAS BLURRED THE SWASTIKAS AND URSLS ON THEIR BANNERS. dharris@orlandosentinel.com and krice@orlandosentinel.com. 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.. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. 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. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. RELATED:Rowdy crowds met with pepper spray during march to protest deadly arrest of George Floyd. Hiswife has also filed for divorce, as her attorneys say that she was devastated by Floyd's death. In response, some in the crowd were pepper-sprayed by officers. Wendy Deleons 11-year-old daughter has been too scared to return to school. 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. I joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in 2006. SUMMER: WESH 2S AMANDA DUKES EXPLAINS THE TWITTER FIRESTORM THAT FOLLOWED. 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. Around 80% of Orange County workers have received at least one shot, but hundreds of workers remain unvaccinated. Were not anti-vaxxers or anti-masker. "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. 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. Copyright 2023 WCBS via CNN Newsource. At least two gatherings were . UCF cannot stand by and even though theyre afraid, too they cant just bow to our governor, said Solomon. George Floyd was killed during a confrontation with a police officer in Minneapolis. 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. I believe its unsafe personally, but I also believe that people should have a choice, said protester Willie Montague. 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. 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. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law. 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. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Not anymore. Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. 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. We knew that we were going to have to move forward and continue the legal battle on that, DeSantis said. People in Orlando took to the streets on Monday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade. "Democrat politicians have falsely insinuated all weekend that the Governors policies are somehow responsible for the protest with Nazi symbols," she wrote. Hes running for Congress in District 10, which happens to be Val Demings seat. Show Transcript. 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. ", Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. Ron DeSantis is wreaking on Florida schools: Orlando Weekly Daily newsletter. 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. Subscribe now and dont miss a thing. The teachers are screaming. "At one point, a physical fight ensued between a passerby and several of the demonstrators. Hundreds of people gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday afternoon to protest the deadly arrest of George Floyd. This is our Florida. The ruling stripped away womens constitutional protections for abortion, a fundamental and deeply personal change for Americans lives after nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade. Crowds gathered at Lake Eola Park earlier in the afternoon where organizers spoke to those in attendance at the Walt Disney Amphitheater. We must always condemn it & continue to stand strongly with our Jewish communities."Rep. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (WFTV). AMANDA: THESE ARE PHOTOS OF ONE OF AT LEAST TWO ANTI-SEMITIC RALLIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDAHIS T PAST WEEKEND. DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. McGrath reported from Sighisoara, Romania. My heart asked me to come here to meet with everyone and be together with my people.. You know what they say about history repeating itself. + Caption. 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. 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. Hes getting rid of teachers, professors and faculty that look like us and support us. The streets for friends and family members who are still on the.. 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