Ron DeSantis and his policies concerning higher education. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. 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. Students walked out of their classrooms . Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies.DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw responded: "Gov. "Pushaw said those calling on DeSantis to condemn the rallies aren't coming from a place of good faith. Hundreds of high schoolers walked out of class Monday morning and marched to Samuel Shull Middle School. As Florida Gov. Faculty all across the country affiliated with the American Council of Learned Societies have signed statements in solidarity with their colleagues in Florida. A second gathering was reported at the Daryl Carter Parkway overpass on I-4. AND CONTROVERSY ERUPTED WHEN HIS PRESS SECRETARY, CHRISTINA PUSHAW, RESPONDED TO THE CRITICIS. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. 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. Orlando police said in a tweet that officers were working to ensure everyones safety at the protest. Another group gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday and threatened a recall effort against the Orange County mayor. The courts overturning of the landmark court ruling is likely to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. 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. On Feb. 13, President Sandu outlined what she claimed was an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow the government in order to put the nation at the disposal of Russia, and to derail it from its course to one day join the 27-nation E.U. Despite the turnout on Monday, pro-life supporters also came out to spread their message. 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. So its hard, because were scared that something is going to happen to them. + Caption. Im so grateful for that decision but I also know that this is a long fight theres not easy fix to protect abortion access in this country or in Florida, said Anna Eskamani, Orlando representative and former Planned Parenthood senior director. We knew that that was likely going to be what was decided in that case. RELATED:Rowdy crowds met with pepper spray during march to protest deadly arrest of George Floyd. "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. 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. RELATED:Orange County enacts curfew until further notice in response to protests. "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. He released the following statement: "The prayers of millions have been answered. 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. 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. 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. 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To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. 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.. 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. The walkout, which is . 1%. Gov. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. "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. Dozens of police officers in riot gear lined the entrance of the police headquarters, separated from the protesters bymetal barricades. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Montague is the man behind the recall effort and said he believes its more about political ambition than public safety for Demings. AMANDA: THESE ARE PHOTOS OF ONE OF AT LEAST TWO ANTI-SEMITIC RALLIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDAHIS T PAST WEEKEND. 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. By 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 torches were reminiscent of those carried by white supremacists who descended on the city in 2017. 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. The governor's spokeswoman, Christina Pushaw, said in a tweet that Democrats were insinuating that DeSantis' policies were responsible for the demonstration. ORLANDO, Fla. . Kids are getting jumped, fights every day, knives every day, Deleon said. DeSantis has also threated to fine local government for requiring vaccines with up to $5,000 for each incident. Floridas new abortion law went into effect on July 1, which bans most abortions at 15 weeks, though Judge John C. Cooper of the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Tallahassee ruled the law is unconstitutional. The demonstrations took place a week after antisemitic flyers were distributed to hundreds of homes in two South Florida cities with large Jewish populations. 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. Thats just unacceptable. ", Sen. Rick Scott tweeted: "The hateful & anti-Semitic demonstrations reported in Florida today have no place in our state. "Democrat politicians have falsely insinuated all weekend that the Governors policies are somehow responsible for the protest with Nazi symbols," she wrote. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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Demonstrations in South Florida and Tampa blocked highways for hours on Tuesday afternoon. Don't shoot!" Orange County Sheriff John Mina said any reports of criminal activity by the group would be investigated by his agency. 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. RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. Students elsewhere in the state have also organized protests against the state's attacks on transgender healthcare. Others shared personal stories and future fears over the ruling. But if it doesnt happen this way, its not going to happen ever.. Marina Tauber the vice-president of Moldova's Russia-friendly Shor Party speaks during a protest initiated by the Movement for the People and members of Moldova's Russia-friendly Shor Party, against the pro-Western government and low living standards, in Chisinau, Moldova, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. 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. The devil comes to kill, steal, and destroy, a protester said. After immigrating to the United States as young adults, they said it was important to them to use their freedom to speak out against the Cuban regime in support of those in Cuba who are putting themselves at risk to do the same. Hes made it harder to protest and harder to vote. 69 Weather. Shor Party leader, the exiled Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor, accused police of trying to thwart the peaceful rally.". Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. 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. Students at Rollins College, a private college in Winter Park near Orlando, planned a walkout today in solidarity with their peers. 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. "The Orange County Sheriff's Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate," a release stated. T'Yonna Major, the 9-year old girl who was killed during a series of shootings in Orlando, Florida last week. Protesters marched 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. 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. 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. ", 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!". RELATED:Looters broke into stores around Mall at Millenia as 'Justice for George' protests erupted across Orlando. 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.. Ron DeSantis, violates Floridas constitution. Change. Ron DeSantis remained silent until Monday afternoon, when he responded to a question about the rallies with a tirade against his political enemies. Rabbi Yosef Konikov with Chabad of South Orlando said last week a group gathered outside their property for hours. Pushaw said those calling on DeSantis to condemn the rallies aren't coming from a place of good faith. Crowds gathered at Lake Eola Park earlier in the afternoon where organizers spoke to those in attendance at the Walt Disney Amphitheater. 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All rights reserved. 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. Antisemitic protesters from the Goyim Defense League (GDL) harassed Jewish people at the entrance of the Chabad in Orlando, new video footage posted on social media on Wednesday showed. 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. "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. 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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. "According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. 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. My heart asked me to come here to meet with everyone and be together with my people.. All rights reserved. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block Semoran Boulevard in a show of solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. 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. According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. Doing so could be considered a strike under Florida law. UPDATED 9:52 AM ET Jul. But America beat their disturbing ideology before and we'll do it again. Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted: "Anti-Semitism and hatred are not welcome in this community. (WCBS, JIMENEZ FAMILY, CNN), Man facing attempted murder charges appointed to Alachua County Historical Commission, Ghislaine Maxwells appeals arguments mirror earlier claims, Horse Capital TV previews upcoming event at the World Equestrian Center. From Lake Eola, they marched to Orlando City Hall, then onto Orlando Police Headquarters along South Street. Val Demmings wrote: "Yesterday neo-Nazis rallied in Orlando. 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. NEWS OF THE RALLIES SET OFF A CASCADE OF REACTNSIO ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Its sad, said high school student Leeah Gutierrez. 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. OR IS THIS A STUNT LIKE THE WHITE NATIONALISTS WHO CRAEDSH THE YOUNGKIN RALLY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND TURNED OUT TO BE DEMOCRATIC STAFFE? Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies. 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. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). Perched atop the police headquarters were other officers wearing military-like fatigues who were keeping watch over the crowd. 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. Feb 23, 2023 at 5:53 pm. 1 hour ago Affidavit offers new details in shootings of Orlando TV news crew, 9-year-old girl and her mother. All rights reserved. The American Association of University Professors, a nonprofit membership association, has called DeSantis attacks on diversity programs extremely dangerous.. 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 . 'We're not shutting up.' The countrys anti-corruption prosecutors office alleged the protests were partly financed with Russian money. It's hard to keep up with the cultivated chaos Gov. 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. (Katie Rice/Orlando Sentinel). RELATED:National Guard activated in Tampa. Ron DeSantis controversial anti-riot bill signed into law earlier to the forefront. 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.. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. on We must always condemn it & continue to stand strongly with our Jewish communities."Rep. That law, passed shortly after thousands of Florida teachers organized the nations first statewide teachers' strike in 1968, prohibits public sector workers, including teachers and higher education faculty, from striking or walking off the job. Gov. Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 2:35 pm. Not anymore. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Local Orlando Breaking News and Live Alerts - WESH 2 News. 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. 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. But America beat their disturbing ideology before and we'll do it again. You know what they say about history repeating itself. 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. Orange County in central Florida is home to the nation's biggest theme park resorts. 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. Smailyn is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, according to his family. (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 mayor, Orange County sheriff condemn hateful demonstrations ORLANDO, Fla. - More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside a Central Florida shopping plaza. Legal advisors for the county said they believe the county is on solid ground with the vaccine mandate in order to protect the community. Rep. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings. Well send you a handful of interesting Orlando stories every morning. We must always condemn it & continue to stand strongly with our Jewish communities.". Be the first to know with email alerts on important breaking stories from the Orlando Sentinel newsroom. could be heard. Hiswife has also filed for divorce, as her attorneys say that she was devastated by Floyd's death. Students say they want the superintendent, the Board of Education and the mayor to hear their cries. WESH 2 NEWS HAS BLURRED THE SWASTIKAS AND URSLS ON THEIR BANNERS. 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. No injuries were reported. 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. 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. READ: Orange County government to stop asking job applicants if they have criminal convictions. The school district noted in a news release that the stabbing did not happen on school grounds. 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. She said she immigrated to the United States from Santiago, Cuba in 1961. I am confident that Florida law enforcement will respond appropriately and justice will be served to any protester who violates the law.". PUSHAW TWEETED, "DO WE EVEN KNOW THEYRE NAZIS? The former officer was seenkneeling on Floyd's neck as he struggled to breathe, Derek Chauvin,is in custody. Everything could have been prevented. 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. The demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. Gov. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. They are calling for updated safety protocols. 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. 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