Trump, Florida and No Kings
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Large crowds began gathering on Saturday morning in opposition to how Mr. Trump has been approaching various issues, such as immigration and the government shutdown.
Here’s what “No Kings” protests are, when they are, where they will be in Florida this weekend and what to know about Florida laws for protesting.
No Kings rallies happened on Oct. 18, 2025 with thousands of people across Palm Beach County coming together to exercise their right to protest. See colorful signs, video.
Thousands of people were out on street corners and waving signs in Central Florida as part of a nationwide "No Kings" protest on Saturday.
Trump spoke at a $1 million-per-plate MAGA fundraiser Oct. 17, 2025, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. No Kings protests are Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, nationwide
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'No Kings' protest leads to 73-year-old Florida woman's arrest for flag-snatching incident
A "No Kings" demonstration in Vero Beach escalated into a physical confrontation on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman.
There are over 2,500 events scheduled for No Kings protests on Oct. 18 across the nation. This is the second round of No Kings protests since June 14, which saw over 1,800 events scheduled nationwide.
In Sopchoppy, a small Wakulla County town 35 miles south of Tallahassee, a rally attracted around 30 people.The county is solidly Republican, with Trump winning nearly 72% of the vote in 2024. Gov. Ron DeSantis took 73% of the vote during his 2022 re-election bid.
Over a dozen No Kings rallies are scheduled across Central Florida this Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s policies.
Salsa dancing, Bad Bunny songs, billowing flags and chanting protesters took over the streets around the Torch of Friendship monument during Saturday's "No Kings" protest in downtown Miami.