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Nearly 90 'No Kings' protests planned in Florida. Here's where, what to know

Portrait of C. A. Bridges C. A. Bridges
USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
Oct. 13, 2025Updated Oct. 17, 2025, 2:39 p.m. ET
  • "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration are planned in 2,500 locations nationwide on Saturday, Oct. 18.
  • Protesters are demonstrating against immigration policies, ICE and National Guard deployments, and tariffs.
  • Florida has specific laws regarding protests, including restrictions near funerals and a law requiring people to stay 25 feet from first responders if asked.

UPDATE: More locations added

People frustrated with President Donald Trump and his administration's immigration crackdowns, ICE and National Guard deployments, on-again-off-again tariffs, and his perceived control over all three branches of the U.S. government will be gathering again to protest in cities across the country.

About 2,500 "No Kings" protests are expected to happen Saturday, Oct. 18, according to the "No Kings" website, including nearly 90 in Florida.

In the last "No Kings" protest, held on June 14 to coincide with Trump's birthday and a military parade for the Army's 250th birthday, more than 2,100 protests were held, organizers said, with more than 5 million people participating.

But things might be different this time.

The Trump administration has been taking a harder line against protests in recent weeks, attempting to deploy the National Guard to Democrat-controlled cities to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and fight against what the president has called, without evidence, record levels of crime and violent political unrest. Trump also designated antifa, a loosely organized ideological movement without a leadership structure, as a terrorist organization, an act critics said was a pretext to crack down on anyone who speaks out against him.

After multiple lower courts blocked efforts to deploy the National Guard, citing a lack of need, Trump said he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act to send the military into cities.

All of which means protesters in some cities could face more opposition on Saturday and backlash afterward.

What are Florida laws on protests?

Protesting is protected in the United States by the First Amendment provided streets and government buildings are not blocked, but Florida also restrict protests within 500 feet of a residence, cemetery, funeral home, house of worship, or other location when a funeral or burial has just occurred, will occur soon, or is occurring.

Florida also comes down hard on anything perceived as rioting, with penalties against anyone involved in the protest where it occurred..

And, as of this year, Florida has the HALO Law which requires everyone to move 25 feet away from a first responder, including law enforcement, if asked to. The law is intended to protect first responders but critics worry that it will prevent anyone from shooting video or pictures of ICE arrests or police brutality.

The "No Kings" website tells participants not to bring any weapons, to always act in accordance with local laws, and de-escalate any potential confrontation with law enforcement or anti-protesters.

Where can I find a 'No Kings' protest near me in Florida?

According to the No King website, protests are currently planned in the following Florida cities. Car caravans and other events are also going on. Check the website for the latest list.

  • Apalachicola: Market St and Avenue E, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
  • Atlantic Beach: Private event, sign up for details, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
  • Bartow: Intersection of Van Fleet & Broadway, 801 N Broadway Ave., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
  • Boca Raton: 201 W Palmetto Park Road, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Bradenton: 5584 Cortez Road W, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Brooksville / Spring Hill: State Route 50 & Mariner Blvd., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Casselberry: 4453 S US Hwy 17-92, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Clearwater: Duke Energy Trail Overpass, 2605 Enterprise Rd E, 9 – 10 a.m. ET
  • Clearwater/North Pinellas: Gulf to Bay & Park Place Blvd., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Clermont: 685 W Montrose Street, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
  • Cocoa: U.S. Route 1 & Florida 520, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
  • Coral Springs: West Sample Road & North University Drive, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Davenport: Posner Village, Posner Blvd., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
  • Daytona Beach: Daytona Beach City Hall, 301 S Ridgewood Ave., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Defuniak Springs: Lake yard by the duck spot, 1226 Circle Drive, 12 – 2 p.m. CT
  • DeLand: Downtown DeLand - Corners of Woodland & New York, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Dunnellon: Private event, sign up for details, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Englewood: East Dearborn Street & North Indiana Ave., 9 – 10:30 a.m. ET
  • Fernandina Beach: Private event, sign up for details, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Florida City: Florida City City Hall, 404 W Palm Drive, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
  • Fort Lauderdale:
  • Fort Myers:
  • Fort Pierce: Walgreens, 2592 S Jenkins Road, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
  • Fort Walton Beach: Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, 139 Brooks St SE, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
  • Gainesville: Cora Roberson Park, 600 SW 6th Street, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Gulfport: Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd S, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Hollywood: Hollywood Young Circle, 1 N Young Circle, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Inverness: Old Citrus County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, 9 – 11 a.m. ET
  • Jacksonville
  • Key Largo: Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Key West: Bayview Park, 1320 Truman Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Lake City: Olustee Park, 169 N Marion Ave., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
  • Lake Mary: 1525 International Pkwy., near Cory Mills Office on 46A & International Parkway, 10 a.m. – 12 pm. ET
  • Lake Worth Beach: Lake Worth Beach City Hall, 7 N Dixie Hwy, 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Lakeland: Freedom Park, 300 N Florida Ave., 1 – 3 p.m. ET
  • Largo: Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Leesburg: 9501 US-441, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Live Oak: Private event, sign up for details, 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Manatee: UTC Area, south side of University Parkway in front of Target parking lot, 101 N Cattlemen Road, 9 – 11 a.m. ET
  • Marathon: Sombrero Beach Road & Overseas Hwy, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Melbourne/Palm Bay: Palm Bay Road & Babcock Street, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Miami: 301 Biscayne Blvd., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
  • Mount Dora: North Donnelly Street, Hwy. 441, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Naples: Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail E, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • New Smyrna Beach: Private event, sign up for details, 9 – 11 a.m. ET
  • Ocala: Ocala Downtown Square, 9 – 11 a.m. ET
  • Orange City: Corners of Saxon Blvd. & Enterprise Road, 897 Saxon Blvd., 1 – 3 p.m. ET
  • Orange Park: 2297 Kingsley Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Orlando: Orlando City Hall, 400 S Orange Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Ormond Beach: Foot of the Granada Bridge (west side), Beach Street & West Granada Blvd, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Palatka: Reid Street & Memorial Parkway, on the bridge and along Reid Street, 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Palm Beach Gardens: PGA Boulevard & Campus Drive, 3188 PGA Blvd., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Palm Coast: Old Kings Road & Palm Coast Parkway Northeast Route 100 and Belle Terre Parkway, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Panama City: Hathaway Bridge, 4600 Collegiate Drive, 4 – 6 p.m CT
  • Pensacola: Airport Boulevard & North 9th Avenue, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT
  • Perry: U.S. 19 & U.S. 221, 12 – 4 p.m ET
  • Plant City: Private event, sign up for details, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Poinciana: Solivita Blvd., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Ponte Vedra: U.S. Route 1 & Race Track Road, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Port Charlotte: U.S. 41 & Murdock Circle, 18500 Murdock Circle, 9 – 10 a.m. ET
  • Port St. Lucie:
  • Riverview: 11111 Bloomingdale Ave., 2 – 4 p.m. ET
  • Sanibel Island: Grassy area in front of Tahitian Gardens, 1975 Periwinkle Way, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Sarasota: Payne Park, 2010 Adams Lane, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Sebastian: Riverview Park, Co Road 512, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
  • Sebring: U.S. 27 & Sebring Drive, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Sopchoppy: 30 Rose Street, 12 – 3 p.m. ET
  • St. Augustine: Castillo de San Marcos Nation Monument, 11 San Marco Ave., 9 – 11 a.m. ET
  • St Petersburg: Tyrone Square, 6901 22nd Ave N, 9:30 – 11 a.m. ET
  • Starke: Corner of 301 and 100, 205 W Madison Street, 12 – 2 p.m. ET
  • Stuart: U.S. Route 1 & Florida 76, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Sun City Center: Private event, sign up for details, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Tallahassee: 400 S Monroe Street, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Tampa: Tampa City Hall, E Kennedy Blvd., 4 – 7 p.m. ET
  • The Villages:
    • North: 820 Old Camp Road, Morse Blvd. between Old Mill Run & Stillwater Trail, next to the multi-modal path, Lake Sumter Landing, 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET
    • South (Wildwood): 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Trinity: 3240 Little Road (Chili's), 12 – 2 p.m. ET
  • Venice: Michael Biehl Park, 100 Tampa Ave W, corner of Tampa Ave. & US-41, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
  • Vero Beach: Florida 60 & 58th Ave., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Wesley Chapel: Private event, sign up for details
  • West Palm Beach: Private event, sign up for details, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
  • Zephyrhills: Alice Hall Community Center, 38116 5th Ave., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET

(This story was updated to add new information.)

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