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Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Politics
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Have protests against President Trump, Elon Musk at the Mississippi Capitol gained momentum?
Jon Fields is a music artist from Mississippi. His mother worked at Jackson State University for 26 years, and his father is a pianist. Fields drew his greatest inspiration not only from his parents' careers but also from a lesson they instilled in him: "Whenever you see wrong, you say it's wrong." This message was at the center of Fields' motivation for participating in a protest at noon on Saturday, April 5, which was met with counter protests by anti-protesters. Fields was one of hundreds protesting on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol Building in the latest attempt to oppose the actions of President Donald J. Trump's administration as well as billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in the U.S. government. Saturday's protest was a part of a nationwide movement billed as the Hands Off Mass Mobilization. "As an artist, I believe it is my duty to use my voice," Fields said. "And as you can see, as of recently, those freedoms have been under fire." In previous rallies, demonstrations at the capitol were organized by the 50501 Movement on Feb. 5; President's Day, Feb. 17; and again, on March 4, with at least 40 protesters attending each event. April Rowland, an organizer under the 50501 Movement, told the Clarion Ledger, the rallies have grown. "We've came from 70 people at the last one with a head count today being upwards of 400," Rowland said. "There's been a collaboration among groups —social activism — to get the word out. So, with everybody coming together to get the word out, I think we are going to continue to see growth." Nearly 30 gangs exist in Jackson: How do young people get caught in cycle of violence, crime? Rowland shared a graphic with the Clarion Ledger depicting over 150 organizations — spanning civil rights groups, labor unions, LGBTQ+ advocates, veterans and election activists — who participated in the Hands Off protests across more than 1,200 locations in all 50 states. Among the main concerns voiced by protesters to the Clarion Ledger were Trump's tariff plan, fury of executive orders, immigration policies and massive layoffs and cuts within departments responsible for issues such as public health, education, veterans' affairs and human services. Rowland provided a message to inspire more people to come to the protests and make their voices heard. "If you feel compelled, do come on out," Rowland said. "You will be welcomed. We are stronger when we come together in one voice." By 12:05 p.m. Saturday, crowds ranging from a few dozen to hundreds of protesters had flocked to the state capitol building brandishing signs baring slogans such as "Stop the Steal" and "We the people will not be silenced." The nation's political division became apparent when — in less than 15 minutes into the protest — five-to-10 anti-protesters arrived to oppose the demonstrators. A verbal confrontation erupted between the groups, prompting two Mississippi State Capitol police officers to wedge themselves between the crowds and defuse the situation. Violence hit youth in 'heinous' ways: Jackson murders in March took lives of young people in variety of ways, set afire; shot in head; domestic strife The two officers calmly and firmly directed the anti-protesters onto the sidewalk roughly 100 feet away from the steps of the Capitol. While being escorted off the premises, an anti-protester projected their voice through a megaphone shouting: "The only thing that's going to make America great again is Jesus Christ. … Righteousness exalts the nation, folks, not your politics. It's time to trust in the God of the Bible today. You need to understand that Jesus Christ died at the cross for your sins. Jesus Christ died at the cross that you might be free from your sins. Free from your hatred. Free from your liberal ideologies. Free from your love of abortion. Free from your homosexuality. If you are at odds for the God of the Bible, you need to get right with him today." The group of anti-protesters dispersed the scene before the Clarion Ledger could speak to any of them. Amidst the chaotic scene, the anti-Trump protesters erupted into cheers at the police's intervention, before chanting, "Trump and Musk have got to go." Despite the chaos, a sizeable crowd of protesters remained outside the capitol building until 2 p.m., determined to voice their opinions. Protester Oleta Fitzgerald, the regional director of 30 years for the Children's Defense Fund, said Saturday's rally is not her first to attend, nor is it her first time opposing cuts to education funding and childcare resources. The Children's Defense Fund, a 50-year-old child advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., was founded by Marian Wright Edelman and focuses on public policy. "We have been watching what's going on in Congress for many years," Fitzgerald said. "And this is by far the closest, we feel, we've gotten to a danger zone for losing what democracy means." Fitzgerald said some of her concerns focused on the federal staff reductions at the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program and the freezing of federal grants that are the primary funding sources for programs such as Head Start. Fitzgerald said it's troubling when, as she believes is happening, the pursuit of wealth and power leads to ignoring the needs of families, seniors and children. What happened at the 3rd capitol rally? Protesters rally against Trump, Musk at Mississippi Capitol, asking 'Are we great yet?' "Rallies like this are critically important," Fitzgerald said. "We might lose anyway, but if we stay silent, we certainly lose. And then I'll back that up with the fact that we can't lose. Because if we lose, everybody loses." Another protester, Ashley Floyd, said a "disturbing trend" is emerging with the roll backs of rights in recent years, specifically reproductive rights that generations of women fought "tirelessly to secure." Floyd said people are standing at a pivotal moment in history where "the very essence of our democracy is under attack." "It is time for us to raise our voices louder than ever before and proclaim, 'Hands off our bodies. Hands off our freedom. Hands off our democracy,'" Floyd said. "This is not just a women's issue. This is a human issue. When one group is opposed, we all feel the weight of that injustice. We must remember that our fight is intertwined with the struggles of marginalized communities everywhere. … The actions taken by those in power serve as a rallying cry for us to rise and demand the respect and dignity we deserve. We will not be silenced. We will not go back. Our rights are not negotiable. They are inherent and inalienable." Protestor Beverly Wade Hogan, a resident of Jackson, said she is concerned about the "dangerous" direction the nation is heading. Hogan said, "We're almost about to go over a cliff and lose our democracy." Protests, Hogan said, are meant to show congressional leaders, elected officials, judges and those people who are making decisions that people are not satisfied. "This is a common fight," Hogan said. "It's about civil and human rights. It's about preserving our several liberties. It's not gender; it's not ethnicity. It's not about any of those kinds of things, but it is about gaining; keep maintaining our rights and protecting our freedom that is guaranteed to us under the Constitution." The Clarion Ledger asked Hogan to respond to social media allegations that demonstrators were "paid to protest." "That's just a bunch of hogwash," Hogan said. "A bunch of rhetoric to devalue the way that people think. Many of these people that I see are people who have always been on the right side of what needs to happen to make us have a strong democracy, a better society and an open society." Shooting victims linked to murder case: Two victims shot after St. Paddy's Day Parade were arrested in 2024 Jackson murder case Another protestor, Sam Begley, who is an attorney and a Jackson resident, said Saturday was the first time he has come to a protest at the state capitol building. Begley said he believes the protests are the best way for people to express their dissatisfactions with the government in Washington. Begley said he thinks "the attack on law firms by the president through executive orders is extremely dangerous." "We need the members of the United States Congress to stand up to this autocracy and tyranny," Begley said. "To use their power and object to the way you know that these federal agencies have been mishandled with these cuts. We need members of Congress, three of whom in our delegation are members of the Mississippi bar to stand up and object to the way this president is treating these lawyers. We need some change in the leadership in Congress." Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Hands off protest against Trump and Elon Musk at Mississippi Capitol
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Road closures, SEPTA detours in effect for weekend of April 5 and 6 in Philadelphia
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events, including a parade, rally, run, two cultural celebrations and more. On Friday, the city released a list of roads that will be closed and areas that drivers and motorists will have to avoid, with some closures beginning early Saturday morning. Here's what to know heading into this weekend in Philadelphia. A national mobilization of protesters who object to the Trump administration's policies will gather at City Hall in Philadelphia at noon on Saturday and march down Independence Mall, where a series of local leaders will speak. According to a news release from Indivisible Bucks County, more than 6,000 people are set to attend. From 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., John F. Kennedy Boulevard from 15th Street to Juniper Street and North Broad Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to Arch Street are expected to close for the Hands Off Mass Mobilization in Philadelphia. Then from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Juniper Street from S. Penn Square to John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Market Street from Juniper Street to 5th Street will be closed for the march route. The city said all cross streets will reopen to traffic as the march moves eastbound on Market Street. A Hands Off Rally is also being held in Doylestown , with more than 700 people signed up for the event, and in Media , with over 500 people registered. Participants in the Doylestown Hands Off Rally will gather at 55 East Court Street Saturday afternoon. The speaking portion of the event will run from 3-4 p.m. on the steps of the old Bucks County Courthouse, according to a news release. The rally will then move to the corner of Main and Court streets from 4-5 p.m. Media's Hands Off peaceful protest is scheduled to gather at the Media Courthouse at 201 West Front Street at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a news release from Delco Indivisible. Also on Saturday, but from 3 a.m.- 1 p.m., Spring Garden Street from Schuylkill Expressway to Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway from N. 22nd Street to Spring Garden Street will be closed for the Philadelphia Hot Chocolate Run. Then from 5 a.m.-12 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive from Sweet Briar Drive to Spring Garden Street, Kelly Drive from Spring Garden Street to Ridge Avenue and Falls Road from Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to East River Drive will be closed. Drivers are also asked to be on the lookout for any temporary no-parking zones due to the run's road closures. The city said vehicles parked in these zones will be relocated. The road closures continue into Saturday afternoon for the 106th First Korean Congress Celebration . From 2-3:30 p.m., Delancey Street between 18th Street and 17th Street, 17th Street between Pine Street and Chestnut Street and Chestnut Street between 17th Street and 5th Street will be closed. The city said all cross streets will reopen to traffic as the celebration moves eastbound on Chestnut Street. Then on Sunday from 5 a.m.- 7 p.m., Kelly Drive will be closed from the Strawberry Mansion Bridge to Fountain Green due to the 4th Manny Flick/Horvat Series. From 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed on both sides from Eakins Oval to Logan Circle for the Greek Independence Day Parade. Also on Sunday, 18th Street from Locust Street to Chestnut Street and Walnut Street from 15th Street to 19th Street will be closed from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. for Open Streets: West Walnut . Many SEPTA routes will be detoured due to the volume of events and road closures in Philadelphia this weekend. On Saturday from 3 a.m.- 1 p.m., the 7, 32, 33, 38, 43, 48 and 49 bus routes will be detoured. Also on Saturday, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the 4, 16, 17, 23, 27, 32, 33, 38, 44, 45, 47, 48, 61, 124 and 125 bus routes will be detoured. Then on Sunday, from 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m., the 9, 12, 21 and 42 bus routes will be detoured. The detours close out from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with the 2, 7, 32, 33, 38, 43, 48 and 49 being detoured. Riders can stay up-to-date with bus detours, info and schedule updates and changes on SEPTA's System Status page.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump, Elon Musk protest in Palm Beach Gardens. Here's where, when and why
PALM BEACH GARDENS – People are taking to the streets to make one message clear to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk: 'Hands off!' According to USA TODAY, there are more than 1,000 protests across the nation against Trump and Musk scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Three of those protests are in Palm Beach County, including one in Palm Beach Gardens. Trump returned to Florida on Thursday, April 3, with trips to three of his golf courses (including one in Jupiter) high on his agenda for his weekend trip to the Sunshine State – the same weekend that the nationwide protests are planned against him. Some will happen just down the road from his private club, Mar-a-Lago. Many of these Hands Off Mass Mobilization rallies have "Hands Off!" plus the name of the city and state and "fight back!" in their titles. They are happening just days after April 2, what Trump called 'Liberation Day,' when he imposed sweeping tariffs affecting all U.S. trading partners and imports. Trump in Jupiter: What is Trump doing in Jupiter this weekend? What we know There will be a Hands Off rally in Palm Beach Gardens on April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at Campus Drive and PGA Boulevard near Barnes & Noble and Palm Beach County Library. According to the Hands Off Mass Mobilization website, Florida will host 45 rallies − including at least one in Spanish − on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at various times and locations. There are three Hands Off rallies this weekend in Palm Beach County: Boca Raton, Florida: Hands Off! Boca Raton Indivisible Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, near the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Brightline Boca Raton Station and Ichiyami Buffet and Sushi. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach County Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Campus Drive and PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens near Barnes & Noble and Palm Beach County Library. West Palm Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach Fights Back rally will be from 3 to 5 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, near Clematis Street, Elisabetta's Ristorante and West Palm Beach GreenMarket. Trump, Elon Musk protests: Florida has 45 in one day, including some near Mar-a-Lago Hands Off is the title, filter and group behind the "mass mobilization" nationwide rallies and protests aimed at Trump and Musk, SpaceX and Tesla CEO who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short. Most of the Hands Off Fight Back rallies on Saturday, April 5, 2025, have this message online: "Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on — our health care, our data, our jobs, our services — and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! "This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country. "A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Check out for more information." Topics and signs will likely include: Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, jobs, abortion, fair elections, personal data, public lands, veteran services, cancer research, NATO, consumer protections, clean air, clean energy, schools, libraries, free speech, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants and courts, the rally site states. The theme of the "fight back," nonviolent, peaceful protest rallies are, "We must stop Trump and Musk's illegal, billionaire power grab." Maya Washburn covers northern Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida-Network. Reach her at mwashburn@ Support local journalism: Subscribe today. Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Hands off protest against Trump, Musk in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
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Trump, Musk Hands Off 2025 protests: What to know about April 5 Palm Beach County rallies
President Donald Trump heads back home the same weekend as nationwide protests are planned against him and Elon Musk − including some down the road from his private club, Mar-a-Lago. According to USA TODAY, there are more than 1,000 protests against Trump and Musk scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Trump returned to Florida on Thursday, April 3, with trips to three of his golf courses high on the agenda. Many of these Hands Off Mass Mobilization rallies have "Hands Off!" plus the name of the city and state and "fight back!" in their titles. They're happening April 5, days after Trump signed his Liberation Day executive order (April 2). Welcome home, Trump? Fans and foes taunt each other along the president's route to Mar-a-Lago, Florida In Florida, from Pensacola to Melbourne to Key West, there are 45 locations, including one in Spanish, for the Trump, Elon Musk protests. Click here for the complete list of Florida locations. Below is more information about the Hands Off Mass Mobilization rallies scheduled for the Treasure Coast of Florida on Saturday, April 5, 2025, and details about the "anti Donald Trump-Elon Musk" rallies. Hands Off is the title, filter and group behind the "mass mobilization" nationwide rallies and protests aimed at Donald Trump and Elon Musk, SpaceX and Tesla CEO who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short. Most of the Hands Off Fight Back rallies on Saturday, April 5, 2025, have this message online: "Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on — our health care, our data, our jobs, our services — and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! "This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country. "A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Check out for more information." Why are people protesting Donald Trump and Elon Musk at Hands Off rallies? Topics and signs will likely include: Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, jobs, abortion, fair elections, personal data, public lands, veteran services, cancer research, NATO, consumer protections,clean air, clean energy, schools, libraries, free speech, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants, and courts, the rally sight states. The theme of the "fight back," nonviolent, peaceful protest rallies are, "We must stop Trump and Musk's illegal, billionaire power grab." According to the Hands Off Mass Mobilization website, Florida will host 45 rallies − including at least one in Spanish − on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at various times and locations. Below is a list in alphabetical order of the Trump, Elon Musk rallies in Palm Beach County. Boca Raton, Florida: Hands Off! Boca Raton Indivisible Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, near the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Brightline Boca Raton Station and Ichiyami Buffet and Sushi. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach County Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Campus Drive and PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens near Barnes and Noble and Palm Beach County Library. West Palm Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach Fights Back rally will be from 3 to 5 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, near Clematis Street, Elisabetta's Ristorante and West Palm Beach GreenMarket. Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Hands Off Protest 2025: Trump rallies near West Palm Beach, Florida
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Trump, Elon Musk protests: Florida has 45 in one day, including some near Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump heads back home the same weekend as nationwide protests are planned against him and Elon Musk − including some down the road from his private club, Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida. According to USA TODAY, there are more than 1,000 protests against Trump and Musk scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Trump is expected to return to Florida on Thursday, April 3, with trips to three of his golf courses high on the agenda. Many of these Hands Off Mass Mobilization rallies have "Hands Off!" plus the name of the city and state and "fight back!" in their titles. They're happening April 5, days after Trump signed his Liberation Day executive order (April 2). Welcome home, Trump? Fans and foes taunt each other along the president's route to Mar-a-Lago, Florida Here's a list of where the Hands Off Mass Mobilization rallies are in Florida on Saturday, April 5, 2025, and details about the "anti Donald Trump-Elon Musk" rallies. Hands Off is the title, filter and group behind the "mass mobilization" nationwide rallies and protests aimed at Donald Trump and Elon Musk, SpaceX and Tesla CEO who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short. Most of the Hands Off Fight Back rallies on Saturday, April 5, 2025, have this message online: "Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on — our health care, our data, our jobs, our services — and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! "This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country. "A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Check out for more information." Why are people protesting Donald Trump and Elon Musk at Hands Off rallies? Topics and signs will likely include: Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, jobs, abortion, fair elections, personal data, public lands, veteran services, cancer research, NATO, consumer protections,clean air, clean energy, schools, libraries, free speech, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants, and courts, the rally sight states. The theme of the "fight back," nonviolent, peaceful protest rallies are, "We must stop Trump and Musk's illegal, billionaire power grab." According to the Hands Off Mass Mobilization website, Florida will host 45 rallies − including at least one in Spanish − on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at various times and locations. Below is a list in alphabetical order. Boca Raton, Florida: Hands Off! Boca Raton Indivisible Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, near the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Brightline Boca Raton Station and Ichiyami Buffet and Sushi. Bradenton, Florida: Hands Off! Bradenton Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at Brooksville, Florida: Hands Off! Brooksville Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Hernando County Government Center, historic Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, near the Hernando Tax Collector and Brooksville Unique Boutique. Cape Coral, Florida: Hands Off! SWFL Rise Against Corruption rally will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, in front of Rep. Byron Donald's office, 1039 SE 9th Ave., Cape Coral, near the Lee County Tax Collector office and Cape Coral Police Department. Notes from the organizer: "Drive to the protest: Arrive at 10 a.m. to participate in a peaceful 'drive in' protest. ... Bring your signs. RSVP at Clearwater, Florida: Indivisible North Pinellas Stand Out rally will be from 4 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at State Road 580 and McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater, near Tate Music and Repair and Countryside High School. Clermont, Florida: Hands Off! Clermont, Florida Fights Back rally will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Center Lake Park Clermont, 8th Street and West Broome Street in Clermont. near Living Hope Church and Center Lake. Hands Off! Lake County Fights Back rally will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 685 W. Montrose St., Clermont, near Clermont Brewing Co., Pepe's Cantina Clermont and historic downtown Clermont. Cocoa, Florida: Hands Off! Brevard County Fights Back will be from 3 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025 at U.S. 1 and State Road 520, Cocoa (near Cocoa Village). Daytona Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Daytona Beach Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, near Zen Bistro and Golden Magnolia Marine Resort. DeLand, Florida: Hands Off! [DeLand] Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at U.S. 44 and South Woodland Boulevard, near Boston Coffeehouse, Tony's New York Pizza and the Table Restaurant. Fort Myers, Florida: Hands Off! Fort Myers Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 13220 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, near near Bell Tower and Dave and Buster's. Gainesville, Florida: Hands Off! Gainesville Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Depot Park on Southeast Depot Avenue and Main Street in Gainesville, near Newberry Animal Hospital and HER Academy. Gulfport, Florida: Hands Off! Gulfport Florida rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, in front of Gulfport Casino, 5500 Gulfport Blvd. South, Gulfport, near Habana Cafe and Clymer Park. Hollywood, Florida: Hands Off! Broward County, Florida, Fights Back rally, in partnership with 50501 South Florida, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Young Circle Park, 1733 E. Young Circle, Hollywood, near Publix, Twin Peaks and the Tipsy Boar. Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida: Hands Off! Duval County Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at The Keys, Key Largo, Florida: Hands Off! Key Largo Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, near the Catch Restaurant and Bar and Dolphins Plus Bayside. Key West, Florida: Hands Off! Key West Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at Notes from the organizer: "Assembly is on the sidewalk in front of the national weather service." Lakeland, Polk County, Florida (one protest in Spanish and English): No toquen! El Condado Polk continua con la lucha en Florida! en español, from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT sabado, 5 de abril. Ubicacion: La direccion de este evento es privada. Inscribase para obtener mas informacion, Hands Off! Polk County Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at Leesburg, Florida: Hands Off! Leesburg Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Lake-Sumter State College, 9501 U.S. 441, Leesburg, on College Drive sidewalk near Outback Steakhouse, Lowe's Home Improvement and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Marathon, Florida: Hands Off! Marathon, Fl Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the plaza formerly anchored by Kmart, 5561 Overseas Highway, Marathon, near Crane Point Hammock, Winn-Dixie and Publix. Miami, Florida: Hands Off! Miami Fights Back rally will be from noon to 3 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Torch of Friendship, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, near Bayside Marketplace and La Industria Bakery and Cafe. Naples, Florida: Hands Off! Collier County Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, near Walmart and the Collier Museum at Government Center. New Port Richey, Florida: Hands Off! West Side Pasco County Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Citizens Drive and Little Road in New Port Richey, near Pasco County Tax Collector and Boulevard Family Restaurant. Ocala, Florida: Hands Off! The Villages (sic) Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Ocala Downtown Square, 1 SE Broadway St., Ocala, near Big Hammock Brewery and Bites and Harry's Seafood, Bar and Grille. Orlando, Florida: Hands Off! Orlando Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, near Church Street and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Palatka, Putnam County, Florida: Hands Off! Palatka (Putnam County) Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Putnam County Courthouse, 410 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, near Angel's Dining Car and Lending Bear. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach County Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Campus Drive and PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens near Barnes and Noble and Palm Beach County Library. Palm Coast, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Coast Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Island Walk Shopping Center on Palm Coast Parkway Northeast in Palm Coast, near Target, Culver's and Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. Port Charlotte, Florida: Hands Off! SW Florida Fights Back rally will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at U.S. 41 and Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte, near Publix and LongHorn Steakhouse. Port St. Lucie, Florida: People's Rally (Hands Off Port St. Lucie) will be from 4 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Building A, Port St. Lucie, near Cafe 772 Cantina and Grill, Port St. Lucie Police Department and Port St. Lucie Community Center. Sanford, Florida: Hands Off! Sanford Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at Sarasota, Florida: Rally and March at the Bayfront - National Day of Action - Silence is not an option! rally will be from 2 to 5 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, near O'Leary's Tiki Bar and Grill and Dolphin Fountain. Sarasota County, Florida: Hands Off! Manatee Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at University Town Center Mall at North Cattlemen Road and University Parkway in Sarasota County, near Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and the Home Depot. Sebring, Florida: Hands Off! Sebring, Florida Fights Back rally will be at 10 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Highlands County Democratic Party headquarters, 4216 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, near Publix, Walmart and Winn-Dixie. This rally has accessible restrooms. Notes from the organizer: Bring your own sign or come early and make signs from 10 to 11 a.m. EDT. St. Augustine, Florida: Hands Off! Saint Augustine Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at St. Johns, St. Johns County, Florida: Hands Off! St. Johns Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at U.S. 1 and Race Track Road, St. Johns County, near Lanjie Hot Pot and BBQ, Primo Water Exchange, and K9s for Warriors Davis Family Mega Kennel. St. Petersburg, Florida: Women Rise Up St. Pete "Hand Off!" rally will be from noon to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, in St. Petersburg (registration encouraged for the location of the intersection, however, a map does show a location near St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market and Bayshore Drive Southeast). Notes from the organizer: "Join Pinellas NOW (National Organization for Women) and allied organizations, including Indivisible FL-13, at your selected downtown St. Pete intersection. We will be sign-waving and chanting at 11 intersections. ... We want to make sure to voice our resistance to the six-week abortion ban imposed on Florida women by the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis. Join us to defend our rights, our bodies, and our future. No permission needed — just show up and bring others." Stuart, Florida: Hands Off! Stuart Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart near Flagler Park and Hudsons on the River. Tallahassee, Florida: Hands Off - the People's Veto Day in Tallahassee, Florida, rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at Notes from the organizer: "We will meet at the Florida Historic Capitol. Please look for the Indivisible sign and table to check in and get important information on moving forward. Parking may be an issue so come early and plan accordingly." Indivisible Big Bend FL working with local movements, Tallahassee, rally will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Florida State Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, near Miller's Ale House and Museum of Florida History. Notes from the organizer: Indivisible Big Bend FL will collaborate with Rising Voices Collective. "An outside event, it is mostly wheelchair accessible at the Capitol. However, downtown Tallahassee is hilly and there is little nearby parking." Tampa, Florida: Hands Off! Tampa Fights Back rally will be from 3 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, near the Hilton Tampa Downtown and Tampa Theatre. Vero Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Vero Beach Fl Fights Back rally will be from noon to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at State Road 60 and 58th Avenue in West Vero Corridor, near Applebee's Grill and Bar, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart. The Villages, Florida: Hands Off! The Villages, Fl Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 816 Old Camp Road, the Villages, near Old Mill Playhouse Epic Threatres of the Villages and Vascular Vein Centers. Wesley Chapel, Florida: Hands Off! East/Central Pasco Fights Back rally will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at CVS near Old Pasco Road and Wesley Chapel Boulevard in Wesley Chapel near Steak 'n Shake and Moschella's Italian Eatery and Market. West Palm Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach Fights Back rally will be from 3 to 5 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, near Clematis Street, Elisabetta's Ristorante and West Palm Beach GreenMarket. Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Elon Musk, Trump protest times in Florida: From Pensacola to Key West
