More than 200 rallied in Fort Myers to honor John Lewis and protest what they see as threats to civil and human rights.

Demonstrators turned out at two locations in Pensacola for the “Good Trouble Lives On” nationwide protest on July 17.

Activists that organized the protest advocated that those in attendance consider employing civil disobedience in response to Florida’s controversial new immigration detention centers.

Activists rallied, waved signs and greeted motorists while gathered on the evening of Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Participants were part of the “Good Trouble” national day of action to honor the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis.

Protesters gathered on July 17, 2025 in Niceville as part of the nationwide 'Good Trouble' protests against the Trump administration

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