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Protest continues downtown just outside curfew perimeter
9:30 p.m. update
After the 8 p.m. curfew went into effect in downtown Orlando, protesters moved just outside the perimeter to continue their demonstration.
Demonstrators rejoiced right after they crossed the perimeter at the intersection of Summerlin and Livingston and into the part of downtown where the curfew does not go into effect until 10 p.m.
ORLANDO PROTEST: Demonstrators rejoice! They are now out of the downtown perimeter. Where they are standing, the curfew goes into effect at 10p.m. pic.twitter.com/y6eFQAkKzA
— Alexa Lorenzo (@ALorenzoTV) June 6, 2020
George Floyd protests: Black cops feel pain of Floyd’s death, duty to their uniform
Curfew in effect for downtown Orlando
8 p.m. update
The 8 p.m. curfew is in effect for downtown Orlando.
Reminder the 8 p.m. curfew for downtown Orlando is still in effect. Make your plans accordingly, so you are out of that area in time. pic.twitter.com/n4IB34fYvz
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 5, 2020
‘Mobile mourning service’ brings together law enforcement, protesters in Orlando
6:30 p.m. update
Law enforcement and community leaders joined residents for a walk of mourning and restoration in Orlando Friday morning.
The walk was different than other recent demonstrations, and was a way to not only honor George Floy, but others who died before him.
Organizers wore all black, and there were no signs in the air. The read scripture as they walked.
Instead, this was a walk for mourning and restoration, which organizers say is a step that must come before healing.
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“This one is different because the sign is us,” said Pastor Tim Johnson with Orlando World Outreach Center. “There will be no signs at this walk today – the sign is our mourning.”
Johnson said it was not a protest nor a demonstration, but a mobile mourning service for George Floyd and 99 others who died before him.
.@OrlandoPDChief asks the community to take a knee and pray for those behind the badge, pray for those in pain, pray for all of us to come together in peace. #MourningWalk pic.twitter.com/Jwn0UUPX9y
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 5, 2020
Orange County mayor hosts town hall to address fighting injustices
6:30 p.m. update
It’s been 11 days since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis when a police officer kneeled on his neck, and police brutality protests continue across the globe, including right here in Central Florida.
On Friday, protesters gathered once again in downtown Orlando.
Also on the heels of George Floyd’s killing and the worldwide protests, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings hosted a town hall to address the issues and discuss ways to fight injustices in our community.
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5:30 p.m. update
Hundreds continue to march in downtown Orlando
The threat of rain hasn’t deterred protesters from letting their voices be heard in downtown Orlando.
Hundreds of protesters made the walk from Orlando Police Department to City Hall as part of a peaceful demonstration, which is a little more than a mile.
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3:25 p.m. update
Orlando police, community members kneel together in prayer
Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon on Friday asked the community to take a knee and pray for those behind the badge, for those in pain and for everyone to come together in peace.
Protests have taken black over the past several days throughout downtown Orlando.
12:18 p.m. update
Senator Bracy announces changes he’d like to see to criminal justice reform
Sen. Randolph Bracy announced 10 potential solutions to reform Florida’s criminal justice system and law enforcement agencies during a Friday briefing.
He said he’d like to see each department institute an early intervention system to deal with what he called “problem officers.”
Bracy also wants every department to start collecting effective data on police killings that would be published annually.
He's recommending all law enforcement officers and vehicles to be equipped with a video cam.
Bracy would also like to see department shootings to be reviewed by an independent agency.
Officers would be required to go through implicit bias training.
9:19 a.m. update
UCF to hold virtual discussion on race, unity
The University of Central Florida will host a virtual conversation about race and unity for students and staff at 2 p.m.
The discussion will be live streamed on the university’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
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8:08 a.m. update
Nemours health officials to pause in solidarity against inequality
Faculty and staff at Nemours Foundation campuses across the country are coming together to show support and compassion amid the protests around America.
Nemours workers in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida will pause for a 1 p.m. demonstration against racial injustice.
6:32 a.m. update
Winter Park to hold peaceful protest
The Winter Park Police Department has confirmed a peaceful protest for Friday.
The protest will take place in Central Park at noon.
— Winter Park Chamber (@WPChamberFL) June 4, 2020
4:48 a.m. update:
Orange County officials to hold virtual town hall to connect officers, community
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will hold a virtual town hall connecting law enforcement with the community using the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative.
The focus and discussion of the town hall will be to seek solutions in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community.
.@OCFLMayor's MLK Initiative will host a virtual Town Hall meeting this Friday, June 5, 2020, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The Initiative will seek solutions to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. More info: https://t.co/oUda7zBMuc. pic.twitter.com/cEXIcz0ybM
— Orange County FL (@OrangeCoFL) June 4, 2020
The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. and include guest speakers such as Rep. Val Demings, Sheriff John Mina and Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon.
More information can be found here.
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