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. All rights reserved. Officials respond to anti-Semitic rallies in Central Florida, THEM SAID THEY HEARD ARGUMENT, FOLLOWED BY GUNSHOTS. 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. ANTI-SEMITIC MESSASGE AND HEAT FILLED MESSAGES MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES THIS WEEKEND. At least two gatherings were reported.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. We knew that we were going to have to move forward and continue the legal battle on that, DeSantis said. Several Florida lawmakers spoke out after Friday's ruling, including Governor Ron DeSantis, who said the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered. 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. The video has racked up more than 2.7 million views so far. The walkout, which is . Hundreds of people gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday afternoon to protest the deadly arrest of George Floyd. Copyright 2023 WCBS via CNN Newsource. But America beat their disturbing ideology before and we'll do it again. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando. Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. The protests are planned at more than a dozen airports across the United States to call for changes in working conditions. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. We are not playing their game," DeSantis said. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). READ: Firefighters protest against Orange County vaccine mandate. One video posted to Twitter showed members of the group doing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-Semitic slurs at drivers. Those who dont get the vaccine could be terminated. 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. 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. 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. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. They love that situation that they're in.". AS FORHE T PROTESTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT SAY NO ARRESTS WERE MADE, BUT THE DEMONSTRATORWERES TOLD TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY OVERPASS BECAUSE GATHERINGN O ONE IS ILLEGAL. According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. Demonstrations there have been the largest since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, some have said. Hundreds of high schoolers walked out of class Monday morning and marched to Samuel Shull Middle School. Orange County in central Florida is home to the nation's biggest theme park resorts. Across America, weve seen a heartbreaking & disgusting rise in hate like this. 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. 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 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. In the free state of Florida, participation by on-duty faculty could lead to their termination. It came to a case that someone got hurt. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. 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. (Katie Rice/Orlando Sentinel). Montegue has his own political ambitions. SUMMER: WESH 2S AMANDA DUKES EXPLAINS THE TWITTER FIRESTORM THAT FOLLOWED. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed HB 5 into law, a measure banning Florida doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of gestation. 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. Dozens of police officers in riot gear lined the entrance of the police headquarters, separated from the protesters bymetal barricades. Subscribe now and dont miss a thing. McKenna Schueler 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. OR IS THIS A STUNT LIKE THE WHITE NATIONALISTS WHO CRAEDSH THE YOUNGKIN RALLY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND TURNED OUT TO BE DEMOCRATIC STAFFE? Social media rumors circulated the day prior alleging the now-former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing Floyd owned a. Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted: "Anti-Semitism and hatred are not welcome in this community. 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. 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 . By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. At least two gatherings were . READ: Orange County government to stop asking job applicants if they have criminal convictions. 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. 1%. Florida has a rich history of protest against racism in higher education. Firefighters and other employees gathered Saturday in downtown Orlando to. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. Pushaw said those calling on DeSantis to condemn the rallies aren't coming from a place of good faith. RELATED:Looters broke into stores around Mall at Millenia as 'Justice for George' protests erupted across Orlando. Students protest after 11-year-old allegedly stabbed by fellow student, Frustrated students blame the stabbing on the school districts alleged inaction against violence. 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. I believe its unsafe personally, but I also believe that people should have a choice, said protester Willie Montague. Local Orlando Breaking News and Live Alerts - WESH 2 News. Demonstrators waved Moldovan flags and honked horns, with many calling for the country's president to step down. 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. There needs to be a change as soon as possible. Some asked why Gov. We've heard from the professors this has impacted, and I really haven't heard from the students that this affects. 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. But America beat their disturbing ideology before and we'll do it again. "According to OCSO, the group left the area and no arrests were made. "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. 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. 69 Weather. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. 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. "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. ORLANDO, Fla. - Pilots across the country, including at Orlando. AMANDA: THESE ARE PHOTOS OF ONE OF AT LEAST TWO ANTI-SEMITIC RALLIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDAHIS T PAST WEEKEND. Kids are getting jumped, fights every day, knives every day, Deleon said. Ezzy worked at WFOR CBS4 in South Florida and KBMT in Beaumont, Texas, where she covered Hurricane Harvey in 2017. "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. The courts overturning of the landmark court ruling is likely to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. BUT THERE WAS NO STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS. Ron DeSantis has ALWAYS condemned anti-Semitic attacks & hatred, and he always will. The Cuban government cracked down on dissidents, arresting more than 150 people, according to Amnesty International. (Orlando Sentinel - Exclusive). Hes expected to file a written order blocking it this week. And this is nothing new. Anna Eskamani called on "every political leader in Florida to condemn" the gatherings.Some asked why Gov. 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. 'We're not shutting up.' Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper said the new 15-week abortion ban, signed in April by Florida Gov. The demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. SEN. RICK SCOTT TWEETED,TH "E HATEFUL & ANTI-SEMITIC DEMONSTRATIONS REPORTED IN FLORIDA TODAY HAVE NO PLACE IN OUR STATE." RELATED:Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief speak with protesters. UPDATED 9:52 AM ET Jul. 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Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Don't shoot!" 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. ORLANDO MAYOR DDBUY ERDY TWEETED, "ANTI-SEMITISM AND HATRED ARE NOT WELCOME IN THIS COMMUNITY." Being from Miami, Ezzy loves Cuban coffee and croquetas! Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All while teachers, parents and students are struggling to make ends meet, with no help from the person running the state.. Videos . ORLANDO, Fla. The deadline is approaching for Orange County employees to get vaccinated or risk termination. 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. Smailyn is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, according to his family. The COVID-19 vaccine mandate has become a highly-politicized issue. Pictures on social media show an anti-Semitic banner and swastika displayed on the overpass. He said Florida law enforcement agencies were trying to determine who the demonstrators were because they violated state law by hanging banners from overpasses. "So what I'm going to say is these people, these Democrats who are trying to use this as some type of . As a historian, Im in heaven right now, Paul Ortiz, a University of Florida professor whos president of his UFF chapter, told the Tampa Bay Times. "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. 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. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel). 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. "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. Faculty all across the country affiliated with the American Council of Learned Societies have signed statements in solidarity with their colleagues in Florida. "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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. (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.. Ron DeSantis remained silent until Monday afternoon, when he responded to a question about the rallies with a tirade against his political enemies. NEWS OF THE RALLIES SET OFF A CASCADE OF REACTNSIO ON SOCIAL MEDIA. MORE. Being born over there, we know the difference, Moles said. Dozens of Central Florida residents braved a thunderstorm Friday evening to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade at the Renaissance Theatre Company by Orlando's Loch . According to Florida Highway Patrol, FHP troopers disbanded the gathering. AND CONTROVERSY ERUPTED WHEN HIS PRESS SECRETARY, CHRISTINA PUSHAW, RESPONDED TO THE CRITICIS. In response, some in the crowd were pepper-sprayed by officers. 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. He released the following statement: "The prayers of millions have been answered. The governor's spokeswoman, Christina Pushaw, said in a tweet that Democrats were insinuating that DeSantis' policies were responsible for the demonstration. Gov. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Rick Scott tweeted: "The hateful & anti-Semitic demonstrations reported in Florida today have no place in our state. Another group gathered at Lake Eola on Sunday and threatened a recall effort against the Orange County mayor. People spoke, marched, and stayed out long into the night to have their voices heard. 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. There were no instances of violence, according to the Orlando police officers who escorted the marchers along their journey. A video posted on social media shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper using a bullhorn to tell protesters. "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. There were no instances of violence reported and protesters were given a police escort. ", COMPLETE COVERAGE: Roe v. Wade overturned. 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.. To suggest otherwise is just plain wrong. Rabbi Yosef Konikov with Chabad of South Orlando said last week a group gathered outside their property for hours. "The Orange County Sheriff's Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate," a release stated. Expand. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. We must always condemn it & continue to stand strongly with our Jewish communities.". Orlando police said in a tweet that officers were working to ensure everyones safety at the protest. "This hatred has no place in our society.". 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 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. Theyre disappointed no public officials came outside Monday to address their concerns. Her comments drew widespread condemnation from elected officials as well as a prominent South Florida . Being quiet no longer works. ", 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. March 01, 2023 at 6:12 am EST. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. Students say they want the superintendent, the Board of Education and the mayor to hear their cries. Students walked out of their classrooms . "It is against the law to obstruct highway traffic or hang signs on the overpasses and violators will be prosecuted," according to the statement. A FIGHT THAT BROKE OUT IS ALSO BEING INVESTIG, Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. Protestors said they dont think any government should be able to tell people to put something in their body. Ron DeSantis . Demonstrations have broken out statewide in recent days in support of Cubans protesting oppressive conditions on the island. Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 2:35 pm. Law enforcement and politicians are speaking out after multiple anti-Semitic rallies were seen in Central Florida over the weekend. Around the same time, Moldovas government asked the countrys Constitutional Court to declare the Shor Party illegal. It's hard to keep up with the cultivated chaos Gov. "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. The demonstrators, wearing Nazi garb, protested at an intersection near the University of Central Florida on Saturday and on a highway overpass on Sunday. If you go the long way, all the kids start running, and some kids fall. No injuries were reported. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. Its a dirty political smear attempt, and people who say things like this arent fooling anyone. Ron DeSantis and his policies concerning higher education. The 11-year-old accused of stabbing him was arrested on juvenile delinquency charges. Ron DeSantis controversial anti-riot bill signed into law earlier to the forefront. Wilfredo Lee/AP. + Caption. Rafaela Serret and Tiffany Rodriguez hold signs at a protest in solidarity with Cuba Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Others shared personal stories and future fears over the ruling. (WFTV). Florida students plan statewide walkout to protest DeSantis' education policies Feb. 22 News Protests at Florida campuses target DeSantis proposals. Solomon, the UCF student, told Orlando Weekly she sees the effects of these policies in classrooms every day on faculty. RELATED:Rowdy crowds met with pepper spray during march to protest deadly arrest of George Floyd. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. 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. Ron DeSantis though vowed to appeal the ruling during a stop in Central Florida last week. This is going way overboard. George Floyd was killed during a confrontation with a police officer in Minneapolis. I joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in 2006. 2023 Cox Media Group. Ron DeSantis had not released a statement condemning the rallies. 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. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. DeSantis has also threated to fine local government for requiring vaccines with up to $5,000 for each incident. RELATED:National Guard activated in Tampa. Hes made it harder to protest and harder to vote. "These arent 'genuine questions.' The mother "said she woke up to T'Yonna Major yelling "HE SHOT ME!" as she ran . Perched atop the police headquarters were other officers wearing military-like fatigues who were keeping watch over the crowd. ", 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!". The hundreds who had assembled at Lake Eola then proceededto City Hall before continuing down South Street to theOrlando Police Department's headquarters. 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. My heart asked me to come here to meet with everyone and be together with my people.. The string of protests around the state is bringing Gov. 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. 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. 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. could be heard. 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. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. This school is out of control. From our partners at Spectrum News 13, protesters block part of Semoran Boulevard on Tuesday night - demonstrating in solidarity with those protesting in Cuba. Orlando Sentinel. Pushaw at first questioned if the demonstration might be staged. 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. Gov. 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. Its sad, said high school student Leeah Gutierrez. People in Orlando took to the streets on Monday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade. ", The governor "has ALWAYS condemned antisemitic attacks & hatred, and he always will," Pushaw tweeted. 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. 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