ORLANDO, Fla. – The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the country, including through protests in Central Florida.
Floyd’s death was caught on video, the footage going viral, showing Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck until he could no longer breathe.
Demonstrators are now demanding justice for Floyd and police accountability in the form of marches, vigils and protests in the Central Florida area.
Some protests have taken a dangerous turn, resulting in officers deploying tear gas or using pepper spray to disperse crowds.