Law enforcement officials said they were taking precautions but not expecting violence during Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in South Florida.
Protests planned for downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale are expected to draw thousands of demonstrators, with local officials preparing for crowds and prioritizing safety.
Police prepare for large turnout along A1A
Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Bill Schultz said sidewalk barricades are already in place to keep protesters off the roadways. He anticipates heavy foot traffic around A1A and Sunrise Boulevard between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and is urging drivers to use Las Olas Boulevard or Oakland Park Boulevard as alternate routes to the beach.
“They’ve been fully cooperative in providing their plans with us,” Schultz said. “Which assists us in making our safety plans.”…