'Hands Off!' protests against Trump, Elon Musk: What to know about Florida rallies
People are taking to the streets to make one message clear to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk: 'Hands off!'
According to USA TODAY, there are more than 1,000 protests across the nation against Trump and Musk scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Over 40 of those are planned for Florida.
Many of these Hands Off Mass Mobilization rallies have "Hands Off!" plus the name of the city and state and "fight back!" in their titles. They are happening just days after April 2, what Trump called 'Liberation Day,' when he imposed sweeping tariffs affecting all U.S. trading partners and imports.
Live updates across the country: Anti-Trump protesters set to gather at hundreds of locations nationwide
Here's a why people are gathering for the "anti Donald Trump-Elon Musk" rallies, and what we know about the protests in Florida.
Hands Off is the title, filter and group behind the "mass mobilization" nationwide rallies and protests aimed at President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Musk is the SpaceX and Tesla CEO who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short.
More: Trump, Elon Musk protests: Florida has 45 in one day, including some near Mar-a-Lago
Thousands of people have pledged to gather at hundreds of locations around the country Saturday, including in every congressional district, to voice complaints about President Donald Trump's actions since taking office.
The "Hands Off" protests are expected to be the largest and most numerous gatherings since Trump's second term begin. Nationwide more than 500,000 people have RSVP'd to attend one of 1,000 rallies marches or protests organized by grassroots groups.
Most of the Hands Off Fight Back rallies on Saturday, April 5, 2025, have this message online: "Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on — our health care, our data, our jobs, our services — and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!"
Why are people protesting Donald Trump and Elon Musk at Hands Off rallies? Topics and signs will likely include:
Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, jobs, abortion, fair elections, personal data, public lands, veteran services, cancer research, NATO, consumer protections, clean air, clean energy, schools, libraries, free speech, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants, and courts, the rally sight states.
According to the Hands Off Mass Mobilization website, handsoff2025.com, Florida will host 45 rallies − including at least one in Spanish − on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at various times and locations. Below is a list in alphabetical order.
Boca Raton, Florida: Hands Off! Boca Raton Indivisible Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, near the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Brightline Boca Raton Station and Ichiyami Buffet and Sushi.
Bradenton, Florida: Hands Off! Bradenton Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at handsoff2025.com.
Brooksville, Florida: Hands Off! Brooksville Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Hernando County Government Center, historic Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, near the Hernando Tax Collector and Brooksville Unique Boutique.
Cape Coral, Florida: Hands Off! SWFL Rise Against Corruption rally will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, in front of Rep. Byron Donald's office, 1039 SE 9th Ave., Cape Coral, near the Lee County Tax Collector office and Cape Coral Police Department. Notes from the organizer: "Drive to the protest: Arrive at 10 a.m. to participate in a peaceful 'drive in' protest. ... Bring your signs. RSVP at save-our-democracy.com."
Clearwater, Florida: Indivisible North Pinellas Stand Out rally will be from 4 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at State Road 580 and McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater, near Tate Music and Repair and Countryside High School.
Clermont, Florida:
Hands Off! Clermont, Florida Fights Back rally will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Center Lake Park Clermont, 8th Street and West Broome Street in Clermont. near Living Hope Church and Center Lake.
Hands Off! Lake County Fights Back rally will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 685 W. Montrose St., Clermont, near Clermont Brewing Co., Pepe's Cantina Clermont and historic downtown Clermont.
Cocoa, Florida: Hands Off! Brevard County Fights Back will be from 3 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025 at U.S. 1 and State Road 520, Cocoa (near Cocoa Village).
Daytona Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Daytona Beach Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, near Zen Bistro and Golden Magnolia Marine Resort.
DeLand, Florida: Hands Off! [DeLand] Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at U.S. 44 and South Woodland Boulevard, near Boston Coffeehouse, Tony's New York Pizza and the Table Restaurant.
Fort Myers, Florida: Hands Off! Fort Myers Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 13220 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, near near Bell Tower and Dave and Buster's.
Gainesville, Florida: Hands Off! Gainesville Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Depot Park on Southeast Depot Avenue and Main Street in Gainesville, near Newberry Animal Hospital and HER Academy.
Gulfport, Florida: Hands Off! Gulfport Florida rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, in front of Gulfport Casino, 5500 Gulfport Blvd. South, Gulfport, near Habana Cafe and Clymer Park.
Hollywood, Florida: Hands Off! Broward County, Florida, Fights Back rally, in partnership with 50501 South Florida, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Young Circle Park, 1733 E. Young Circle, Hollywood, near Publix, Twin Peaks and the Tipsy Boar.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida: Hands Off! Duval County Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at handsoff2025.com.
The Keys, Key Largo, Florida: Hands Off! Key Largo Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, near the Catch Restaurant and Bar and Dolphins Plus Bayside.
Key West, Florida: Hands Off! Key West Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at handsoff2025.com. Notes from the organizer: "Assembly is on the sidewalk in front of the national weather service."
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida (one protest in Spanish and English):
No toquen! El Condado Polk continua con la lucha en Florida! en español, from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT sabado, 5 de abril. Ubicacion: La direccion de este evento es privada. Inscribase para obtener mas informacion, handsoff2025.com.
Hands Off! Polk County Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at handsoff2025.com.
Leesburg, Florida: Hands Off! Leesburg Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Lake-Sumter State College, 9501 U.S. 441, Leesburg, on College Drive sidewalk near Outback Steakhouse, Lowe's Home Improvement and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
Marathon, Florida: Hands Off! Marathon, Fl Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the plaza formerly anchored by Kmart, 5561 Overseas Highway, Marathon, near Crane Point Hammock, Winn-Dixie and Publix.
Miami, Florida: Hands Off! Miami Fights Back rally will be from noon to 3 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Torch of Friendship, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, near Bayside Marketplace and La Industria Bakery and Cafe.
Naples, Florida: Hands Off! Collier County Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, near Walmart and the Collier Museum at Government Center.
New Port Richey, Florida: Hands Off! West Side Pasco County Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Citizens Drive and Little Road in New Port Richey, near Pasco County Tax Collector and Boulevard Family Restaurant.
Ocala, Florida: Hands Off! The Villages (sic) Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Ocala Downtown Square, 1 SE Broadway St., Ocala, near Big Hammock Brewery and Bites and Harry's Seafood, Bar and Grille.
Orlando, Florida: Hands Off! Orlando Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, near Church Street and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida: Hands Off! Palatka (Putnam County) Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Putnam County Courthouse, 410 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, near Angel's Dining Car and Lending Bear.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach County Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Campus Drive and PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens near Barnes and Noble and Palm Beach County Library.
Palm Coast, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Coast Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Island Walk Shopping Center on Palm Coast Parkway Northeast in Palm Coast, near Target, Culver's and Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.
Port Charlotte, Florida: Hands Off! SW Florida Fights Back rally will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at U.S. 41 and Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte, near Publix and LongHorn Steakhouse.
Port St. Lucie, Florida: People's Rally (Hands Off Port St. Lucie) will be from 4 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Building A, Port St. Lucie, near Cafe 772 Cantina and Grill, Port St. Lucie Police Department and Port St. Lucie Community Center.
Sanford, Florida: Hands Off! Sanford Fights Back rally will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at handsoff2025.com.
Sarasota, Florida: Rally and March at the Bayfront - National Day of Action - Silence is not an option! rally will be from 2 to 5 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, near O'Leary's Tiki Bar and Grill and Dolphin Fountain.
Sarasota County, Florida: Hands Off! Manatee Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at University Town Center Mall at North Cattlemen Road and University Parkway in Sarasota County, near Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and the Home Depot.
Sebring, Florida: Hands Off! Sebring, Florida Fights Back rally will be at 10 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Highlands County Democratic Party headquarters, 4216 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, near Publix, Walmart and Winn-Dixie. This rally has accessible restrooms. Notes from the organizer: Bring your own sign or come early and make signs from 10 to 11 a.m. EDT.
St. Augustine, Florida: Hands Off! Saint Augustine Fights Back rally will be from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at handsoff2025.com.
St. Johns, St. Johns County, Florida: Hands Off! St. Johns Fights Back rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at U.S. 1 and Race Track Road, St. Johns County, near Lanjie Hot Pot and BBQ, Primo Water Exchange, and K9s for Warriors Davis Family Mega Kennel.
St. Petersburg, Florida: Women Rise Up St. Pete "Hand Off!" rally will be from noon to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, in St. Petersburg (registration encouraged for the location of the intersection, however, a map does show a location near St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market and Bayshore Drive Southeast). Notes from the organizer: "Join Pinellas NOW (National Organization for Women) and allied organizations, including Indivisible FL-13, at your selected downtown St. Pete intersection. We will be sign-waving and chanting at 11 intersections. ... We want to make sure to voice our resistance to the six-week abortion ban imposed on Florida women by the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis. Join us to defend our rights, our bodies, and our future. No permission needed — just show up and bring others."
Stuart, Florida: Hands Off! Stuart Fights Back rally will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart near Flagler Park and Hudsons on the River.
Tallahassee, Florida:
Hands Off - the People's Veto Day in Tallahassee, Florida, rally will be from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at a private address. Those interested can sign up at handsoff2025.com. Notes from the organizer: "We will meet at the Florida Historic Capitol. Please look for the Indivisible sign and table to check in and get important information on moving forward. Parking may be an issue so come early and plan accordingly."
Indivisible Big Bend FL working with local movements, Tallahassee, rally will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Florida State Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, near Miller's Ale House and Museum of Florida History. Notes from the organizer: Indivisible Big Bend FL will collaborate with Rising Voices Collective. "An outside event, it is mostly wheelchair accessible at the Capitol. However, downtown Tallahassee is hilly and there is little nearby parking."
Tampa, Florida: Hands Off! Tampa Fights Back rally will be from 3 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, near the Hilton Tampa Downtown and Tampa Theatre.
Vero Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Vero Beach Fl Fights Back rally will be from noon to 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at State Road 60 and 58th Avenue in West Vero Corridor, near Applebee's Grill and Bar, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart.
The Villages, Florida: Hands Off! The Villages, Fl Fights Back rally will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 816 Old Camp Road, the Villages, near Old Mill Playhouse Epic Threatres of the Villages and Vascular Vein Centers.
Wesley Chapel, Florida: Hands Off! East/Central Pasco Fights Back rally will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at CVS near Old Pasco Road and Wesley Chapel Boulevard in Wesley Chapel near Steak 'n Shake and Moschella's Italian Eatery and Market.
West Palm Beach, Florida: Hands Off! Palm Beach Fights Back rally will be from 3 to 5 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, near Clematis Street, Elisabetta's Ristorante and West Palm Beach GreenMarket.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 'Hands Off!' protests against Trump erupt across Florida: What we know
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