As protests against immigration raids erupted in Los Angeles and other major US cities in June 2025, an old video clip from Florida circulated in false posts purporting to show a lady caught in the clashes pleading for her child's safety.

Florida officials caution against violent behavior during upcoming anti-Trump "No Kings" protests, with Sheriff Ivey warning that attacks on deputies will be met with lethal force

More than 70 official rallies unfolded across Florida, including Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys. The demonstrations, about 2,000 nationwide, hit the streets after a federal crackdown on protesters in Los Angeles who were marching in response to the nation’s new stringent immigration policies and ICE raids.

Eloy Garcia, 64, was arrested on a charge of threatening communications or threats of a mass shooting, a second-degree felony.

Demonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and what they describe as threats to democracy.

Hundreds of chanting protesters, carrying signs with phrases like “Defend Democracy” and “No Kings since 1776,” rallied across South Florida Saturday, joining nationwide protests against Trump administration policies. There were more than 70 protests planned across Florida, including in Miami, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

The parade was meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and also coincided with President Trump’s 79th birthday. It featured armored tanks, helicopters, and historical military equipment.