WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — On Saturday, Florida will be one of the most active states in the nationwide “No Kings” protest movement, with more than 80 events planned from Pensacola to Key West.

The demonstrations come just one day after Palm Beach expects President Donald Trump’s attendance at a $1 million-per-person fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago.

The demonstrations are part of a broader national response to President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly his administration’s immigration crackdowns, use of ICE and National Guard deployments, and what critics describe as his “monarchical” control over all three branches of government.

What Is “No Kings”?

The “No Kings” movement emerged in June after a February Truth Social post in which President Trump referred to himself as a king. Protesters say the comment symbolizes a broader trend toward authoritarianism. The movement has since grown into a coordinated national effort, with over 2,500 protests expected across the country on Saturday.

See also: Protests planned as Trump attends $1M-a-person dinner; Palm Beach braces for impact

Where to protest in Florida

Protests are scheduled in cities and towns across the state and our area, including:

Palm Beach CountyBoca Raton – 201 W Palmetto Park Road, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETLake Worth Beach – Lake Worth Beach City Hall, 7 N Dixie Hwy, 10 – 11:30 a.m. ETPalm Beach Gardens – PGA Boulevard & Campus Drive, 3188 PGA Blvd., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETWest Palm Beach – Private event, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ETSt. Lucie CountyFort Pierce – Walgreens, 2592 S Jenkins Road, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ETPort St. Lucie -US Social Security Administration, 6810 U.S. Route 1, 2 – 4 p.m. ETPort St. Lucie – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, 12 – 2 p.m. ETIndian River CountySebastian – Riverview Park, Co Road 512, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ETVero Beach – Florida 60 & 58th Ave., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ETMartin County

Stuart – U.S. Route 1 & Florida 76, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET

Okeechobee CountyOther Florida Cities & LocationsApalachicola – County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETBartow – Polk County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETBradenton – Manatee County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETBrooksville/Spring Hill – US 41 & Wiscon Road, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETCasselberry – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETClearwater – Court Street & S Fort Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETClermont – Waterfront Park, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETCocoa – Cocoa City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETCoral Springs – Sample Road & University Drive, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETDavenport – US 27 & Ronald Reagan Pkwy, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETDaytona Beach – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETDefuniak Springs – Walton County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CTDeLand – Volusia County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETDunnellon – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETEnglewood – Dearborn Street & Old Englewood Road, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETFlorida City – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETFort Lauderdale – Freedom Corner, 3200 N Federal Hwy, 10 – 11:30 a.m. ETFort Myers – Lee County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETFort Walton Beach – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CTGainesville – Bo Diddley Plaza, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETGulfport – Beach Blvd & 31st Ave S, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETHollywood – Young Circle Park, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETInverness – Citrus County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETJacksonville (Northside) – Gateway Town Center, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETKey Largo – MM 99 & US 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETKey West – Mallory Square, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETLake City – Columbia County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETLake Mary – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETLakeland – Munn Park, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETLargo – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETLeesburg – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETLive Oak – Suwannee County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETManatee – Manatee County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETMarathon – US 1 & 33rd Street Gulf, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETMelbourne/Palm Bay – Palm Bay City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETMiami – 301 Biscayne Blvd., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ETMount Dora – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETNaples – Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail E, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETNew Smyrna Beach – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETOcala – Marion County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETOrange City – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETOrange Park – Park Ave & Kingsley Ave, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETOrlando – Orlando City Hall, 400 S Orange Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETOrmond Beach – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETPalatka – Putnam County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETPalm Coast – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETPanama City – Bay County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CTPensacola – Airport Blvd & North 9th Ave., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CTPlant City – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETPoinciana – Poinciana Community Center, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETPonte Vedra – US 1 & CR 210, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETPort Charlotte – Charlotte County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETRiverview – US 301 & Gibsonton Drive, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETSanibel Island – Periwinkle Way & Palm Ridge Road, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETSarasota – Bayfront Park, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETSebring – Highlands County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETSt. Augustine – Castillo de San Marcos, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETSt. Petersburg – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETStarke – Bradford County Courthouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETSun City Center – US 301 & Sun City Center Blvd., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETTallahassee – 400 S Monroe Street, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETTampa – Tampa City Hall, E Kennedy Blvd., 4 – 7 p.m. ETThe Villages (North & South) – Lake Sumter Landing & Brownwood Paddock Square, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETTrinity – Little Road & Mitchell Blvd., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETVenice – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETWesley Chapel – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETZephyrhills – City Hall, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ETSafety and Participation Tips

Organizers recommend bringing water, identification, and emergency contact information. Participants are advised to de-escalate any confrontations and avoid engaging with counter-protesters. The “No Kings” website emphasizes peaceful protest and legal compliance.

While the First Amendment protects peaceful assembly, Florida law imposes additional restrictions. Protests are prohibited within 500 feet of funerals, cemeteries, and houses of worship during services. The state’s HALO Law, enacted this year, requires individuals to stay at least 25 feet away from first responders if asked—raising concerns about the ability to document law enforcement actions.

Florida enforces strict anti-riot laws, with harsh penalties for those involved in protests that escalate into unrest. Organizers are urging participants to remain peaceful, avoid weapons, and comply with local laws.

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