Protests

Has your view of Elon Musk changed now that he is heading up DOGE? Those who do are being called to join picket lines in a "global day of protest" on March 29.

Over a dozen people stood at one of Naples' busiest intersections waving Israeli and American flags as passing cars honked in support. The rally was organized by the Solidarity With Israel Coalition.

People gathered at the New College of Florida as border czar Tom Homan appeared with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf to discuss immigration policy.

Organizers are encouraging people to not to spend any money as an act of “economic resistance” to protest billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties.

The demonstration was part of a nationwide movement opposing recent decisions from the Trump administration to crack down on immigration and LGBTQ rights.

Jeremy Michael Brown, of Tampa, and Daniel Charles Ball, of Homosassa, remain jailed. Several people recently gathered in downtown Tampa to rally in support of Brown.

As contract negotiations approach, nurses at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah joined thousands across the state and country to highlight broad support for solutions that prioritize patient care.

"The Florida Roundup" talked with reporters from across the state on topics including the hurricanes and how South Florida turning red affected the 2024 elections.

Two University of Florida students arrested earlier this year during pro-Palestinian protests on campus have accepted plea deals to misdemeanor criminal charges and will pay a small fine with no jail time.

In a letter to students, faculty and staff, USF President Rhea Law said the university "wlll not allow violent, disruptive or aggressive acts" on campus.

USF is among the universities instituting new rules, including banning encampments andlimiting the duration of demonstrations.

Proposed amendments from the university would present limitations to student-organized events like protests and fundraisers.