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'No Kings' protests planned in Florida include Fort Myers, Sanibel events. Here's where

Kim Luciani C. A. Bridges
USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
Oct. 15, 2025, 11:11 a.m. ET
  • Anti-Trump "No Kings" protests are scheduled across the U.S. on Saturday, Oct. 18, including more than 80 in Florida.
  • Organizers anticipate this will be the largest single day of protest in modern American history.
  • The protests follow previous demonstrations in June and are a response to Trump administration actions.
  • Florida has specific laws regarding protests, including restrictions near funerals and a new law requiring distance from first responders.

Thousands of anti-Trump "No Kings" protests are planned across the U.S. on Saturday, Oct. 18, including Fort Myers and Sanibel.

Organizers believe it will be the largest single day of protest in modern American history, USA TODAY reported.

More than 5 million people participated in the previous "No Kings" protests on June 14, which coincided with President Donald Trump's birthday and a military parade for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.

Since then, the Trump administration has increased its immigration enforcement, deployed National Guard troops to several cities and cracked down on the First Amendment.

"The anger level is way higher," than it was in June for the last protests of the same name, one of the organizers, Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbert told USA TODAY. "It's not just policies we don't like … but it's also actual chipping away at democracy, at foundational rights and prerogatives that we all expect … People are saying 'I've never been moved to action before, but now I feel like I have to.'” 

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 restricts 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.

'No Kings' protest in Fort Myers, Oct. 18, 2025

Two Fort Myers 'No Kings' protests are planned for Saturday, according to the No Kings website:

'No Kings' protest in Sanibel, Oct. 18, 2025

Sanibel has a No Kings protest scheduled Oct. 18:

  • Sanibel Island: Grassy area in front of Tahitian Gardens, 1975 Periwinkle Way, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET

'No Kings' protest in Naples, Oct. 18, 2025

Naples protesters will be gathering at the courthouse Saturday morning, Oct. 18:

  • Naples: Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail E, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET

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

According to the No Kings website, Florida events are currently planned in:

  • Apalachicola: Market St and Avenue E, 10 a.m. – 12:30 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
  • 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 Northside Caravan: Private event, sign up for details, 12 – 2:30 p.m. ET
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Contributing: Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY

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