Protesters take to Florida capitol amidst demonstrations in nation’s capitol

Published: Jan. 6, 2021 at 3:14 PM EST|Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 3:20 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/CNS) - As pro-Trump protests rage in the nation’s capitol, about 100 protesters have also taken to the State Capitol grounds.
Members of the controversial group, The Proud Boys, were present.
Protestors held signs in support of President Trump and reading ‘Stop the Steal’.
In the nation’s capitol, lawmakers were evacuated after protestors breached the Capitol doors and even entered the Senate Chamber.
Lawmakers are not present in Tallahassee but will return for their first round of committee meetings for the 2021 session next week.
This is a developing story. WCTV has sent a reporter to the scene.
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