The protests were largely peaceful, with a strong police presence ensuring safety, as reports emerged of political violence in Minnesota. In downtown Miami, a large crowd gathered

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns this weekend.

The Brevard demonstrations were peaceful and had minimal law enforcement presence or interaction between police and activists.

Protests are underway in Jacksonville and across the United States as part of the "No Kings" nationwide day of defiance. Watch live coverage here.

Over 1000 people gathered at the Bicentennial Mall State Park June 14 for the No Kings protest, a nationwide movement with around 2000 events across the country. Despite the spotty rain and dreary conditions, the event was lively and peaceful, with groups of musicians leading a number of chants and dance circles forming on the lawn.

Around 2,000 protests and rallies were planned nationwide, with thousands of people also attending staged “No Kings” events in Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Green Bay. Rallies were canceled in Minnesota out of caution following shootings targeting local lawmakers.

State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot and wounded in “targeted shootings” in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, two neighboring suburban cities 10 to 20 miles outside Minneapolis.

Demonstrators marched through the streets of Fort Collins June 14 as part of nationwide "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration.