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

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.

We have a team on the ground in front of the Old State Capitol building where a ‘Stop The Steal’ Protest is taking place! Monica Casey - WCTV is live with the latest.
Posted by WCTV.tv on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Members of the controversial group, The Proud Boys, were present.

#BREAKING: 100+ in front of the Florida Capitol right now.
Chants include “Stop the steal” and “we will never surrender.” @WCTV pic.twitter.com/zrlP1iylbR
— Monica Casey (@MonicaCaseyNews) January 6, 2021

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.

HAPPENING NOW: Trump supporters are gathered in front of the Old Florida State Capitol building with Trump signs and chants of “Stop The Steal”. @MonicaCaseyNews and I will be bringing you the latest @WCTV pic.twitter.com/8aPok3ZmGS
— Brandon Spencer (@BSpencerWCTV) January 6, 2021

This is a developing story. WCTV has sent a reporter to the scene.

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