The event was one in an ongoing series of protests against President Donald Trump, this one on the anniversary of civil rights icon John Lewis' death.

From the streets of downtown Orlando to the corners of Deland, Altamonte Springs, Mount Dora, and Melbourne, hundreds of protesters gathered for yet another demonstration.

More than 200 rallied in Fort Myers to honor John Lewis and protest what they see as threats to civil and human rights.

The protests are part of a nationally organized event timed to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Rep. John Lewis.

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests took place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities were expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration.

Demonstrators organized at A. Philip Randolph Memorial Park in response to perceived attacks on civil and human rights by the Trump administration.

Nearly 50 protests are scheduled across Florida July 17, 2025, in response to 'civil and human attacks' made by Trump administration, organizers say.