Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. 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. 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. The string of protests around the state is bringing Gov. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings.Some asked why Gov. 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. The security guard has to come and stop all the fights, said middle school student Brieanne Mestre. 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. 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. Solomon, the UCF student, told Orlando Weekly she sees the effects of these policies in classrooms every day on faculty. This is our Florida. The American Association of University Professors, a nonprofit membership association, has called DeSantis attacks on diversity programs extremely dangerous.. "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. She said she immigrated to the United States from Santiago, Cuba in 1961. Orange County in central Florida is home to the nation's biggest theme park resorts. We knew that that was likely going to be what was decided in that case. 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. Ron DeSantis remained silent until Monday afternoon, when he responded to a question about the rallies with a tirade against his political enemies. He released the following statement: "The prayers of millions have been answered. Local Democratic lawmakers said they were appalled by the demonstrations and urged Republican Gov. Copyright 2023 WCBS via CNN Newsource. "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. News reporter for Orlando Weekly, covering general news, local government, labor, housing, and other social and economic justice issues. Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law. People in Orlando took to the streets on Monday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 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. Wilfredo Lee/AP. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). ", The governor "has ALWAYS condemned antisemitic attacks & hatred, and he always will," Pushaw tweeted. But America beat their disturbing ideology before and we'll do it again. It's hard to keep up with the cultivated chaos Gov. 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. Demonstrations in South Florida and Tampa blocked highways for hours on Tuesday afternoon. Dozens of police officers in riot gear lined the entrance of the police headquarters, separated from the protesters bymetal barricades. One person was arrested for unlawful assembly, an Orlando police spokesperson said. 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. Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper said the new 15-week abortion ban, signed in April by Florida Gov. Fighting ones own people is the last refuge of tyrants and the beginning of their downfall, Shor, who is named on a U.S. State Department sanctions list as working for Russian interests, said in a statement Tuesday. "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. Ron DeSantis to condemn the demonstrators. Firefighters and other employees gathered Saturday in downtown Orlando to protest the mandate. As Florida Gov. 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. No Severe Weather Alerts in Your Area Sign Up to Get Future Alerts. 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. Frustrated students cried themselves hoarse blaming the stabbing of the fifth grader on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. Students protest after 11-year-old allegedly stabbed by fellow student, Frustrated students blame the stabbing on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. 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. Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted: "Anti-Semitism and hatred are not welcome in this community. During Saturday's demonstration, some participants got into a fight with a passerby, but no arrests were made and an investigation is ongoing, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Ron DeSantis though vowed to appeal the ruling during a stop in Central Florida last week. 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. The 11-year-old accused of stabbing him was arrested on juvenile delinquency charges. Don't shoot!" The protests are planned at more than a dozen airports across the United States to call for changes in working conditions. Ron DeSantis . The former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. 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. They love that situation that they're in.". Pushaw said those calling on DeSantis to condemn the rallies aren't coming from a place of good faith. 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. Hes expected to file a written order blocking it this week. An arrest warrant affidavit reveals the details of the shootings in Pine Hills that . Rafaela Serret, 91, said she wanted to see a free Cuba after decades of watching many friends and family members be jailed and die under the communist regime. Pushaw at first questioned if the demonstration might be staged. Ezzy worked at WFOR CBS4 in South Florida and KBMT in Beaumont, Texas, where she covered Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies.DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. Montegue has his own political ambitions. RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. OR IS THIS A STUNT LIKE THE WHITE NATIONALISTS WHO CRAEDSH THE YOUNGKIN RALLY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND TURNED OUT TO BE DEMOCRATIC STAFFE? Hes making sure our history isnt getting taught. One video posted to Twitter showed members of the group doing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-Semitic slurs at drivers. 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. Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 2:35 pm. ORLANDO, Fla. The deadline is approaching for Orange County employees to get vaccinated or risk termination. 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. Despite the turnout on Monday, pro-life supporters also came out to spread their message. Multiple Central Florida officials posted on social media condemning the gatherings. As the COVID-19 delta variant was surging, the mayor announced the vaccine would be required for employees by the end of September. A video posted on social media shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper using a bullhorn to tell protesters. 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.. 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. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). Those who dont get the vaccine could be terminated. 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. "According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. 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. '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. RELATED:Orange County enacts curfew until further notice in response to protests. 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. Around the same time, Moldovas government asked the countrys Constitutional Court to declare the Shor Party illegal. Val Demmings wrote: "Yesterday neo-Nazis rallied in Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla. Neo-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend drew bipartisan condemnations from state and local officials, but Gov. Crowds gathered at Lake Eola Park earlier in the afternoon where organizers spoke to those in attendance at the Walt Disney Amphitheater. 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. Montague is the man behind the recall effort and said he believes its more about political ambition than public safety for Demings. Doing so could be considered a strike under Florida law. Rafaela Serret and Tiffany Rodriguez hold signs at a protest in solidarity with Cuba Tuesday, July 13, 2021. 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. The Orlando protest movement erupted in earnest on May 29. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). 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