Weekend Protests End Quietly Sunday Night As National Guard Remains in Tampa By Jason Lanning Hillsborough County UPDATED 11:00 AM ET Jun. CLEARWATER, FL — As Clearwater prepares for another demonstration following the death of a Minneapolis black man in police custody, city council members agreed Thursday that it's time to consider outfitting the police department with body cameras and forming a civilian oversight committee to evaluate the actions of police. Ruthman was part of the 1968 riots in Chicago. In St. Petersburg, the protest has passed Sundial on the way back to City Hall. The protest is focusing on "No Martial Law" and "Defending Election Workers". Tampa protesters took the rest of the (rainy) night off. About half the charges filed have included unlawful assembly. CLEARWATER, FL — A 47-year-old Clearwater man has died following a crash Thursday night on Belleair Road west of South Lake Avenue. There appear to be no more protests in Tampa. Whether you’re protesting or staying inside, here are ways to educate yourself and support black-owned businesses. A Clearwater cop caused car crashes. But that task became harder once protests started popping up across the Tampa Bay area. At Luv Child, line cook Allen Bray, 28, and many of his coworkers came outside the restaurant to support and give water bottles to demonstrators. Elijah McGill, who called for empathy and action, performed a poem about police brutality pic.twitter.com/OHDnoM2WBa. CLEARWATER — Salvatore Betti, 72, just wants to enjoy his grill. pic.twitter.com/0m7SBV4lo3. “It’s a beautiful wonderful day and I want you to feel all great inside,” Will Breeze says through the megaphone. CLEARWATER – Pop music icon Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will return next year to Clearwater for two shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Daytona Beach: On May 31, a crowd of approximately 75 people demonstrated at the corner of International Speedway Boulevard and Beach … Here’s the Times coverage of the day’s activities, and a live recap below (and check out those dance moves): Crowd has pretty much thinned. A sprawling condo complex in Clearwater is site of street protests over crackdown on outdoor grilling by unit owners due to fire-safety concerns. SHARE. Scientologists coerce members into paying exorbitant amounts of money, … WHAT ARE NON-LETHAL AND LESS-LETHAL WEAPONS? Amid nationwide protests, the Westfield Countryside Mall in Clearwater is closed today, but will reopen tomorrow with “special hours.” Read Full Story. SHARE. CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) – Anthony DeCamp had just celebrated his 30th birthday with his brother Robert Gillis at a Clearwater bar and were headed back to their car early Monday morning. It was a more sedate affair. Should be noted: It was in this square where over 60 protestors were arrested around 12:30 a.m. on June 3. https://t.co/V4sf3NymwY. Marcella Johnson said she notices the looks she gets from people. Peaceful protests continue in Tampa Bay area in wake of George Floyd's death. On Monday, protesters in Florida gathered in front of Clearwater Courthouse to protest gyms being closed with a series of questionable tactics. A guide to what’s used in local and national protests. Tampa protesters took the rest of the (rainy) night off. Clearwater Beach and Key West, Florida (CNN) — Florida, as usual, has been making headlines, as coronavirus cases across the state spike as angrily as the summer heat. The dance party moved to St. Petersburg City Hall, where Sunday night’s march wrapped up. In St. Petersburg, the daily 2 p.m. march from City Hall was also off to a delayed start. re: Baton Rouge to have protests today at 2 Posted by YeahYeah on 5/30/20 at 8:42 am to PiscesTiger Protesting in Louisiana for something that happened in Minnesota is fricking stupid and really shows the lack of intelligence of the people who attend these protest. As protests continue, Clearwater’s Westfield Countryside Mall is closed. A group of 150 protesters that spent late Monday night demonstrating around downtown had marched to the police department’s front door. Protesters in the Far North Queensland town of Innisfail are calling for an end to Indigenous deaths in custody. Clearwater: On June 5, a group of protesters held a sit-in event at Coachman Park, holding a moment of silence for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.Among those taking part in the protest was Naomi Ruthman, who also took part in the 1968 Chicago riots. @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/6mzAzVoYPH. St. Pete city leaders will meet on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday morning in a show of solidarity amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. Learn more. A Washington Post analysis found how low they flew. Find the latest tips, advice, news stories and videos from the TODAY Show on NBC. In St. Petersburg, the march skipped its usual Beach Drive route for Bayshore Drive beside the water. Trump supporters also held a boat parade in Tampa Bay earlier in the day in honor of the president’s 74th birthday. The event started at about 7 p.m. Glasgow explained the history of police brutality to the crowd and the “defund the police” movement and its goals. Another Tampa gathering is expected to start at 4 p.m. downtown, this time in support of dropping charges against protestors. She knows that she doesn’t understand what black people feel, but she said she’ll continue to stand for them. Murray found out last minute about the sit-down protest. Glasgow grew up in tight-knit Clearwater and wanted to offer community members information about ways they can support racial justice. Dec 27, Florida. @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/nKgEibuIEj. WHAT PROTESTERS WANT: Protesters explain what changes would make them feel like the movement is successful. On 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the Creedence Clearwater Revival set from the festival is finally released and it highlights what was the best American rock band of their time. CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Westfield Countryside shopping mall in Clearwater has closed amid concerns over protests, some of which have turned violent, in the Tampa Bay area. "One in St. Pete, one in Clearwater, another going on in Downtown Tampa. Local news for the Tampa Bay region, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, and the Central Florida area. Back across from St. Pete City Hall for day 9 of protests against racism and police brutality. salmon anglers angry for being shut out of the public fishery was tabled today in the House of Commons, demanding the fisheries minister develop a comprehensive recovery strategy for Fraser River stocks of concern. pic.twitter.com/O6U85GVJPd. Ben Frazier, leader of the Jacksonville Northside Coalition, spearheaded one of the protests. Today’s protests in downtown Tampa were to encourage @AndrewWarrenFL to drop all charges against protestors who have been arrested the past three weeks. There are still first timers showing up to the protests in St. Petersburg, including Gary Gray, center. WHAT ARE ARRESTED PROTESTERS CHARGED WITH? 1970s bop “We Are Family” plays while people dance through two lines of people. Protesters in Clearwater wanted to express their support to stop racism. 01, 2020 PUBLISHED 6:30 AM ET … The protesters included Ian Nix, 31, who said he will protest until he can’t walk anymore. Protests kick off early Friday across Tampa Bay. SHARE. Aside from dozens of police officers, some staff and reporters were the only ones permitted inside the building Monday. Protests following the death of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded that he couldn't breathe while he was held down with a knee by a Minneapolis police … Now, “everyone is tired of the same old stuff.”. St. Petersburg’s night protest was postponed for about an hour because of rain. Rally for Our Kids / Re-Open MD Schools! The governor’s office said the specially trained … BERLIN-- Protests against the death of George Floyd continued for a third day in Berlin, though the gathering outside the U.S. embassy Monday was significantly smaller than earlier rallies. A tiny little girl, the niece of Terron Gland, got a chance with the bullhorn. At one point, demonstrators did an impromptu march, walking down Pennsylvania Avenue before looping back towards the White House. They danced and marched in St. Petersburg. And a candlelight vigil is set to start in Clearwater. We’ve been camped out at the intersection for a bit. Her family was divided over the issues. In St. Petersburg, protest leader Terron Gland announces they are adding a name to the chants: Rayshard Brooks. Florida protesters demanding the state to reopen health clubs vented their rage Monday -- by working out on the steps of a local courthouse. pic.twitter.com/aDA6lw6UeL. Story to come. @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/le7wYVkUe9. Across country, protests against Floyd's death have set off days and nights of rage as the most recent in a series of deaths of black Americans by the police. The 20-year-old Tampa man took the microphone to tell the crowd at North Shore Park a story about his mother giving him ‘the talk’ about police when he started driving. Weekend Protests End Quietly Sunday Night As National Guard Remains in Tampa By Jason Lanning Hillsborough County UPDATED 11:00 AM ET Jun. Protests take place in Clearwater, FL over 'Stand Your Ground' law following the death of a 28-year-old African American man; Bryan Llenas has more. A jam/dance session broke out. The petition was initiated by Surrey’s Bill Braidwood and tabled by North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold. Protesters are slowly showing up as volunteers pack water and snacks into the supply van. pic.twitter.com/oOBbq7zAiO. Earlier today, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was taken into custody and … CLEARWATER — On the seventh day of protests in Tampa Bay, Clearwater sat down and listened. Beginning in mid-April 2020, there were protests in several U.S. states against government-imposed lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Protestors … The performances will take place Thursday and Friday, March 25 and 26, at 8 p.m. pic.twitter.com/zNtElRa7ck. But St. Petersburg protesters continued their nightly marches and at a vigil in Clearwater’s Coachman Park there was a call for the crowd to get more involved in the system to end police brutality and systemic racism. @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/cZ7MQxMZBm. The brunch march in Tampa has ended where it began, back at the Winn Dixie in Hyde Park. The relatively small crowd had a new feature: chant cards: Heres something different: This is the first time I’ve seen an organized chant sheet at a #tampaprotest pic.twitter.com/ro9jjddTZz. Brooks, a 27-year-old black man, died Friday in Atlanta police custody, sparking the resignation of police Chief Erika Shields. Many cars at the light intersecting Florida Avenue are honking in support. These protesters oppose police violence and racism. After stopping at the Tampa Police Department, they’re on the move again. The protests were led by the family of Adama Traoré, a 24-year-old black man who died near Paris in 2016 after having been tackled by the police. “The tactics that they used in Minneapolis are prohibited in the city of Clearwater,” he said. They’re jamming out. In Tampa’s Hyde Park, a march scheduled for 1:30 began a little after 2. A guide to what’s used in local and national protests. Westfield is closed through Wednesday as protests to police killings of unarmed black Americans continue throughout the U.S. Clearwater police … The commission’s long-awaited final report on the matter, made public today, said it was acceptable for the Mounties to monitor demonstrations, record video of protesters, scour social media and other open sources for information about activists, and collect licence-plate … With some protests turning violent over the weekend, Gov. People eating outside at restaurants have been supportive, clapping and cheering. Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black people spread across the US on Saturday night as mayors around the … A petition from B.C. The married couple have been to several protests around the Tampa Bay area in the past few days. Hand-painted sign featuring multiple messages associated with the Black Lives Matter movement on stage at Coachman Park in Clearwater during a protest … In Tampa, where the crowd grew to about 100 people, protest leaders are calling on Mayor Jane Castor to fire Police Chief Brian Dugan. St. Petersburg’s march turned into the Old Northeast neighborhood, encouraging bystanders to join them as they passed by. ; Daytona Beach: On May 31, a crowd of approximately 75 people demonstrated at the corner of International Speedway Boulevard and Beach … One elderly couple cursed at them instead, yelling to get out of the neighborhood. Keenan Murray, 20, came to the Clearwater protest to steer people to not suppress their feelings and also spread a peaceful message. Follow @SpataTimes and I for updates! Duration: 02:12 6/1/2020. In a statement, the mall says the closure is “For the welfare of our customers, employees, and retail partners.”. Ron DeSantis has activated the Florida National Guard. In Florida, you can. And in Clearwater, there were calls to get more involved in the system. She felt everyone’s eyes while wearing her jersey. St. Petersburg leaders are calling for peace ahead of what they say could be dueling protests this weekend, as many in the city are concerned saying tensions are at an all-time high. He said he flew to Tampa Tuesday night from Washington, D.C., so he could march in his hometown. “We just wanted to show the community we agree with them and support them.”, Connie Burton has lived in East Tampa her whole life—for 65 years. It was a quieter day in Tampa (and a rainy one.) Photo via Westfield/Facebook Amid nationwide protests, the Westfield Countryside Mall in Clearwater is closed today, but will reopen tomorrow with “special hours.”. Now the city is being sued for one of them. Amid nationwide protests, the Westfield Countryside Mall in Clearwater is closed today, but will reopen tomorrow with “special hours.” EMAIL. From FOX 13 News. SUBSCRIBE NOW As … Protesters have reached 18th Avenue S and 16th Street S — where 18-year-old TyRon Lewis was killed by a St. Petersburg police officer in 1996, sparking two days of rioting — and started chanting, giving speeches and dancing. CAN YOU BE FIRED FOR PROTESTING? pic.twitter.com/H7YcQwsDu4. 01, 2020 PUBLISHED 6:30 AM ET … So ends the Tampa Bay Times’ coverage of the day’s protests. The protest's movements appeared quite spontaneous. cltampa.com | 06-03. CLEARWATER — On the seventh day of protests in Tampa Bay, Clearwater sat down and listened. Several protesters threw large fireworks (mortars) back towards the building, according to a news release. City council member Kathleen Beckman encouraged protesters and residents to continue battling systemic racial inequality by protesting. Protesters are now heading down Madison St. Farmers protests news: The farmers have been protesting against the three contentious farm laws passed in the Monsoon Session of Parliament since November 26 CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Westfield Countryside shopping mall in Clearwater has closed amid concerns over protests, some of which have turned violent, in the Tampa Bay area. “There was a racial problem then," she said. Marcella and Pierre Johnson, both 24, both wore their Colin Kaepernick jerseys for Friday's sitting protest at Coachman Park in Clearwater. About half the charges filed have included unlawful assembly. ", Back in the 60s, the reactions came out of frustrations. And as always, thanks for following @TB_Times. She came back to support the same cause. The march in Tampa has grown to about 100 people. Here are the results. A couple dozen people in Florida are pushing back on gym closures by pushing up... and squatting... with the scene outside of a courthouse Monday looking … "For the welfare of … Protests for racial equality and against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death are starting again on Sunday afternoon in Tampa and St. Petersburg, with the Atlanta death of Rayshard Brooks adding to the movement. More than 60 people were arrested at that square on June 3. Police and deputies arrested a total of 23 people who refused to leave. This week, a group of Florida protestors assembled outside a courthouse in Clearwater demanding the right to visit a gym, according to news outlet … ‘We need to start right here.’ Call for action at Clearwater vigil, As protests continue in Tampa and St. Pete, voting becomes a focus, 'Trumptilla" boat parade celebrates the president by cruising along Tampa Bay, Atlana officer fired after fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks. In a statement, the mall says the closure is “For the welfare of our customers, employees, and retail partners.”. “We’re not here to take other resources,” he said. @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/ppPZiLeHBn. They danced and marched in St. Petersburg. They didn’t march to get their point across. The now-retired fire inspector from Ohio moved to the Bohemia building of On … Needless to say, most of them came from the 1960s and early 1970s. U.S. Soccer president: We’re committed to doing better to fight racism, discrimination. The evening march in St. Petersburg took off late due to weather, but has walked from downtown to south of Central Avenue. HEADING TO A PROTEST? Today 0:26 "It may be a slight inconvenience but if you exercise patience with us, stay at home this evening we will be able to quell any of this civil unrest and ensure that we don't, as a city, endure any more property damage or injury to any of our citizens." More News Grayson Kamm, the chief communications officer for @sao13th, just sent me this statement in response. The group marched from there to the police department, which plans to come back. On Tuesday, he walked around Clearwater Beach with his homemade sign advocating for peaceful responses to the deaths of Floyd and Breonna Taylor, a medical technician in Louisville, Ky, who was killed Feb. 23 when Louisville burst into her apartment and opened fire, and many others. At a sit-down demonstration organized by Bless Up, a community group founded by Vanessa Allen, people sat in the grass of Coachman park, shouted chants, held signs and sang “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers. Seven demonstrators were shot in Louisville, Kentucky. Trump is threatening to confiscate voting machines and ... Read More. She’s out at today’s protest for her 8 grandchildren and her 6 great grandchildren. Jan 2, Maryland. About 50 protestors gathered at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square in Tampa, chanting and calling on State Attorney Andrew Warren to drop all charges against protestors who have been arrested in the past three weeks. She remembers what happened. Because of this, we figured it was a good time to poll our readers and determine their favorite protest songs. "There’s a racial problem now. On the Coachman Park stage, he brought the crowd to a chant: “Don’t hate,” he said through the megaphone. pic.twitter.com/zuX8DCajWT. Some volunteers stayed back at tents to register voters. Clearwater | News | Nov 2 Pinellas Casts Votes For U.S. Reps, County Commissioners, Sheriff. Naomi Ruthman, 78, left, and Mark Rodriguez, 45, center, both of Clearwater, observe an extended moment of silence — 8 minutes, 46 seconds — which is how long authorities say a Minneapolis police officer kneeled onto George Floyd's neck, killing him on May 25. Evanette Ortiz, 24, dreamed it up after contemplating the #Blacklivesmatter movement. “The follow through is where real change happens,” she said. They came to the Clearwater protest in their Colin Kaepernick jerseys, which they have worn for years in support of the NFL quarterback who kneeled for the National Anthem during the 2016 season to protest racial injustice and police brutality — and hasn’t played since. Y’all......... Eternity Donar, 5, on the megaphone, with her uncle Terron Gland. We’re skipping Beach Drive this time and are on Bayshore Drive NE. Protesters gathered outside Clearwater Courthouse in Clearwater on Monday as the state entered into Phase One of its reopening strategy during the … “This is hard for us," Pierre Johnson said. The group of about 70 people seems tired tonight, but is accompanied by drums and music. We will all meet at the parking lot closest to the Governor's Mansion (see image), march to the park, past ... Read More . They stopped at the UPS Store before coming to the protest. The mayor also asked protestors not to make generalizations about all police departments and officers. Protests, some of them violent, spread to other cities as well, reigniting rage over other incidents of police violence. One of the planned chants there: “No breakfast, no peace, no brunch.”, More people joined the group as they began to move. Among those taking part in the protest was Naomi Ruthman, who also took part in the 1968 Chicago riots. “Now I’m older and I understand more," she said. CLEARWATER, FL — Tampa Bay law enforcement officers are bracing for a second weekend of protests as simmering resentment over police brutality, inequality and social injustice continues to … Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black people spread across the US on Saturday night as mayors around the … This is what they said. And in Clearwater, there were calls to get more involved in the system. "This is where I was born and raised.”. HOW TO SUPPORT: Whether you’re protesting or staying inside, here are ways to educate yourself and support black-owned businesses. A group of 20 to 30 protesters in Florida, who weren’t wearing masks or practicing social distancing, opposed the continued coronavirus pandemic … Seems like that’s it for tonight. Two military helicopters roared over demonstrators in the District, producing winds equivalent to a tropical storm. Peaceful afternoon protests in Tampa and St. Petersburg have wrapped up without any police presence on either side of the bay. Organizers can post information about protests and rallies and spread the word Organizer Alexis Glasgow said she was inspired to coordinate the event after attending a protest in Dunedin where she felt black voices were amplified. 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