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From protests to parades to the president's birthday, this weekend's itinerary is packed. Here's what to know about 'No Kings' protests in Florida
The law does not bar such a driver from being criminally prosecuted, though their defense could be bolstered by Florida’s “stand your ground” law.
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Eloy Garcia, 64, was arrested on a charge of threatening communications or threats of a mass shooting, a second-degree felony.
No Kings is a nationwide protest organized in response to President Trump and his immigration policies. Here are live updates from Florida's rallies.
Helen Amburgey is an organizer with Pinellas chapter of the National Organization for Women, a group that’s helping to coordinate a local “No Kings” anti-Trump protest in St. Petersburg. She said the response to the Los Angeles protests has made her organization think more about safety plans and the guidance they give to protesters.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said drivers in his state are allowed to hit protesters if they feel as though their life is being threatened. Rating: True (About this rating?) Context: DeSantis did not directly say Floridians can "drive over" or "run over" protesters as some claims alleged,
Law enforcement reminded the state's residents that Florida is not California and threatened arrest and even death for protesters who become violent.
The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire.