TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — UPDATE: Several protestors were arrested Wednesday evening following a sit-in that took place outside of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office.
Arrests are in progress. They said press would be included if we didn’t have a pass to stay in the building. @abc27 pic.twitter.com/XGZxi32wml
— Ariel Schiller (@ArielSchillerTV) May 3, 2023
Capitol Police informed protestors the building would close at 7:30 p.m. and any protestors that would remain in the building past that time could be arrested.
SIT IN CONTINUES: Capitol Police have warned protestors the building will close at 7:30 and anyone who stays past that time could be subject to arrest. @abc27 pic.twitter.com/CuouNbe0z8
— Ariel Schiller (@ArielSchillerTV) May 3, 2023
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INITIAL STORY
Protesters gathered outside the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday to express displeasure towards the governor along with the course of the state's current legislative session.
The protesters are against legislation that targets Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) along with abortion, LGBTQ among other items.
The group, led by the Dream Defenders, began to gather outside Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office for a sit-in Wednesday afternoon and plan to remain outside the office until the governor meets with them.
HAPPENING NOW: Dream Defenders are hosting a sit in at the Capitol office of @GovRonDeSantis. I’ll have more at 5 and 6 on @abc27. pic.twitter.com/99I5pMsTDt
— Ariel Schiller (@ArielSchillerTV) May 3, 2023
