PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Protests are happening all over the Bay area and Central Florida, with organizers calling it “No Kings.”
Sky 9 on Saturday morning flew over parts of Pinellas County, spotting sizeable crowds and traffic.
The protests were expected to continue into the evening.
Officials warn that traffic in the areas were protests are taking place could be heavy.
No incidents have been reported to police.
In Orlando, participants outside City Hall also addressed trans rights, immigration and the conflict in Gaza.
People stood across the street outside the Dr. Phillips Center as well, showing off signs, wearing inflatable costumes and chanting.
Protesters outside Gulfport Casino on Saturday. (Sky 9 image)
A protest was also planned in Casselberry.
Across the country, more than 2,600 rallies were planned in cities large and small, organized by hundreds of coalition partners.
The rallies come against the backdrop of a government shutdown that has closed federal programs and services.
Trump himself is away from Washington at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.