Friday, October 16, 2026

ANNALS OF TRUMPI$TAN: 'NO KINGS" protests this weekend in Florida. List of event locations. (Lianna Norman Samantha Neely, St. Augustine Record/USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida, October 15, 2026)

Come to the NO KINGS: VOTE EARLY protests in St. Augustine and Florida this weekend.  11 AM to 1 PM, St. Augustine City Hall and Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, and at other locations that may be closer to your neigphoroohod.  


From St. Augustine Record:

'No Kings' protests this weekend in Florida. List of event locations

Lianna Norman& Samantha Neely
USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
Oct. 13, 2026Updated Oct. 15, 2026, 11:05 a.m. ET

  • A nationwide "No Kings Day of Action" is planned for this weekend with events across Florida.
  • According to the organizers, this next day of action aims to emphasize the importance of voting early in the upcoming midterm elections.
  • The "No Kings" movement opposes what organizers view as President Trump's excessive use of presidential power.

Another nationwide "No Kings Day of Action" is coming up this weekend, with plenty of events planned across Florida.

Dubbed “No Kings: Vote Early,” organizers say these nonpartisan protests aim to emphasize the importance of voting early, making a voting plan and supporting election-protection efforts.

"No Kings: Vote Early is the next step of reclaiming our power after a year of mass mobilizations," the organization's website says. "Families across the country are struggling to afford groceries, gas, electric bills, and the everyday cost of getting by. The decisions made by those in power shape our lives, our communities, and our future."

Florida's mandatory early voting period for the upcoming midterm elections begins in less than two weeks, but exact early voting dates vary by county.

Here's what to know about the upcoming "No Kings" protests and when early voting starts in Florida.

When is the next 'No Kings' protest?

The next nationwide "No Kings" mobilization is this Saturday, Oct. 17.

'No Kings' protests in Florida, how to find the map

According to the No Kings website, cities in every state are participating, with organizers continuing to add locations.

Here are just some of the events planned in Florida as of Oct. 13:

To find the event closest to you, visit the No Kings website map.

When does early voting start in Florida?

"At a minimum, early voting must be offered starting on the 10th day before the election and ending on the 3rd day before the election," according to the Florida Division of Elections website.

The mandatory early voting period for the upcoming general elections begins Saturday, Oct. 24 and ends on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. But early voting dates vary by county, so check your county's Supervisor of Elections website to see early voting dates for your area.

"Supervisors of Elections may offer more days starting as early as the 15thday before the election and ending on the 2nd day before an election," the Florida Division of Elections website says.

This means some counties may be starting as early as Monday, Oct. 19, and end as late as Nov. 1.

What are the 'No Kings' protests about?

“No Kings” is an ongoing nationwide protest movement opposing what its organizers characterize as President Trump's excessive or authoritarian use of presidential power. The movement started back in June 2025 to counter the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade and Trump's 79th birthday.

The name comes from the organizers' argument that the United States is a democracy, not a monarchy, and that no president is above the Constitution, courts, Congress, or the people. Organizers have raised issues including immigration enforcement, executive power, federal deployments, civil rights and what they view as threats to democratic institutions. 

The website notes all participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with its values and to act lawfully at these events. They advise against bringing weapons to the protest.

Who is behind the 'No Kings' protests?

The "No Kings" movement is organized by a coalition of national progressive and civic groups, mostly spearheaded by Indivisible, a grassroots political activism group focused on progressive causes.

Other partners include the 50501 Movement, Black Voters Matter, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), MoveOn, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Voto Latino and Public Citizen.

See photos of past 'No Kings' protests in Florida





What to know before attending any Florida protests

Here are some general safety tips from Human Rights Campaign, for anyone participating in any kind of protest:

  • Properly prepare: Dress for the weather, pack the necessary supplies (cash, water, extra battery, etc), have at least one emergency contact, and plan to share your status throughout the protest.
  • Know the environment: Research the location beforehand and have an offline-accessible map to reference if the service is spotty. Have multiple routes into and out of the protest area.
  • Stay Aware: Maintain “360 situational awareness”— always know what is happening around you. If you see something, say something.
  • Observe, Orient, Decide, Act: The “OODA Loop” (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a helpful framework to stay calm and make decisions during high-stress situations:
    • Observe: Identify the source of danger and your surroundings
    • Orient: Determine where you are and where you need to go
    • Decide: Choose a course of action that minimizes risk
    • Act: Implement your decision and stay aware of changes in the environment

Contributing: Tiffany Acosta, Arizona Republic





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