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John Simon of Cape Coral was in Fort Myers at the No Kings rally. 'I protest because I am alive,' he said.
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Protesters at the No Kings rally pick out signs provided by John Simon of Cape Coral.
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Mark Castellano of Cape Coral was out at the rally with his dog, Gibson.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Robert Hilliard, a 100-year-old veteran of World War II
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Amelia Diana, 7, of Fort Myers said she came to the No Kings Rally because she wants to "change the world."
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Crowds on Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
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Dr. Kathleen Broderick wore the signature yellow color of the protest while demonstrating in Naples.
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Joanne Aprile of Naples was among the crowds near the Collier County Courthouse.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Mary Spilios crosses the street at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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People lined the Estero Community Bridge on Estero Parkway for the No Kings Rally on Saturday.
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People lined the Estero Community Bridge on Estero Parkway for the No Kings Rally on Saturday.
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People lined the Estero Community Bridge on Estero Parkway for the No Kings Rally on Saturday.
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People lined the Estero Community Bridge on Estero Parkway for the No Kings Rally on Saturday.
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People lined the Estero Community Bridge on Estero Parkway for the No Kings Rally on Saturday.
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People lined the Estero Community Bridge on Estero Parkway for the No Kings Rally on Saturday.
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People lined the Estero Community Bridge on Estero Parkway for the No Kings Rally on Saturday.
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Lone No Kings protest in Okeechobee.
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Lone No Kings protest in Okeechobee.
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No Kings protest in Sebring.
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No Kings protest in Sebring.
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No Kings protest in Sebring.
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No Kings III events in Southwest Florida make up some of the more than 3,100 rallies and related gatherings across the United States and other parts of the world planned to be held on Saturday.
In Southwest Florida there are rallies planned that day in Sarasota, Naples, Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva islands, Pine Island, Babcock Ranch, Estero, North Fort Myers, Bradenton, Englewood, Venice, Ellenton, Port Charlotte and Sebring.
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People dressed as characters from author Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaiden's Tale," were among the thousands who came to U.S. 41 and Daniels parkway in Fort Myers Saturday for the third No Kinmgs protest rally. Similar events were held in various Southwest Florida sites, other parts of the state and across the United States and the world.
Multiples of thousands are expected to attend what the organizing group described as peaceful rallies. The two previous No Kings events have drawn similar numbers.
According to some of the multiple groups organizing the rallies, they have a core principle they stand behind for all No Kings events that includes a commitment to nonviolent action. This is the statement from mobilize.us, one of the organizing groups:
"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events."
For a list of the planned events in Southwest Florida, the state or across the U.S. and world, go to https://www.mobilize.us/.
There is also a No Kings Virtual Rally planned Saturday from 4-6 p.m. A link can be found here.
Some sites in Southwest Florida are also planning related activities.
In Fort Myers, at the U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway site, there will be a food drive to benefit families with children at Orange River Elementary who have been affected by arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Protestors at the No Kings Day event in Naples.
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from the No Kings Day protest/rally in Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Sarasota
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Scenes from No Kings Day Naples
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Scenes from No Kings Day Fort Myers
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Over 1000 people attended the No Kings Day rally in Bradenton Protesters lined University road early Saturday morning.
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Margie Vincent, who is leading the drive, said the ICE arrests are what motivates her to help. She has also attended all the No Kings rallies so far.
“Because of all the things that are going wrong," Vincent said. "But I mean this right now, we have to let everybody know that ICE is here every single day. They're going out to pick up people. It's not even, it's not even looking for, you know, the worst of the worst, the specific criminals. They're just going out and stalking streets where they know that the people are going to be leaving to go to work.”
In Collier County, at the county courthouse protest location, organizer Paul Stephens said anyone of any political affiliation is welcome and, indeed, do show up at the rallies.
“Our goal for this rally once again, is to let people know that number one, they're in the majority, the majority of Americans now do not like what this President is doing," he said. "Because he operates outside the law. He operates by executive fiat, like a king. He started a war because he felt like it, no other reason.”
Stephens said that despite the multi-political affiliation attendance, there was an effort being made to increase Democrat influence.
“Number two is we have a number of Democrat candidates who will have tables. So if people want to move around and go talk to them and see what they represent and their viewpoints, that's a good thing, because we want to convert this into an electoral victory in 2026 elections that are coming up.”
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A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured by debris after another driver hit his parked patrol vehicle along I-75 Sunday morning. The driver, Jonathan Munas, 32, of Sarasota, was charged with driving under the influence.
