Barricades, Warnings & Arrest Threats: See How South Florida Is Prepping for ‘No Kings’

South Florida As nationwide No Kings demonstrations heat up this weekend local executives throughout South Florida are bracing for critical turnouts and pledging firm enforcement against any disruption or violence Barricades Warnings Arrest Threats See How South Florida Is Prepping for No Kings In Fort Lauderdale executives have deployed barricades along A A to keep marchers on sidewalks Police Chief Bill Schultz emphasized the commitment to lawful dissent while vowing swift action against misconduct If anyone refuses to protest peacefully and respectfully it will be addressed he stated Miami Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz echoed that message stressing preparation and readiness We absolutely will ensure peaceful protest but we will not tolerate disruptive behavior that damages property or hurts people she announced Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier also weighed in warning that anyone engaging in violence throwing things at cars setting fires or endangering lives will face criminal charges under state anti riot laws We do not tolerate rioting you are going to do time he declared Despite heightened preparations organizers affirm their intent is peaceful Michelle Sylvester of Palm Beach Indivisible revealed the goal is simple voice dissent with American flags no vandalism or escalation expected Protest events will occur at key South Florida locations including Torch of Friendship in downtown Miami Pride Park in Miami Beach and North Young Circle in Hollywood The demonstrations align with a broader wave of activism opposing former President Trump s plans for a military parade and immigration policies The movement led by the group is scheduled across more than cities nationwide on June Residents and businesses are preparing accordingly certain shops near protest sites have declared modified hours to avoid probable unrest What to Watch Peaceful but monitored Personnel welcome civil expression just not chaos Heavy law presence Barricades extra officers and clear plans are in place across localities Legal consequences for troublemakers Strong state-level tools ensure swift prosecution of violent actors