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UPDATE 7:30 p.m.

There was a harrowing altercation between a driver and protesters on Saturday evening in Hyde Park.

During the “No Dugan, No KKK, No Racist Tampa Bay Protest” march taking place through Hyde Park, several vehicles had already menaced the marchers.

Then a dark-colored Volkswagen sedan approached the crowd just before 7 p.m.

A Tampa Bay Times reporter observed what happened next:

The car edged toward the protesters rallying near the Winn Dixie at S Albany Avenue and W Swann Avenue at about 7 p.m.

The driver slowly approached the marchers, causing a standoff. Protesters stood and blocked S Albany Avenue.

But the driver kept inching forward through the crowd. Some gave way as the car went through their ranks.

Some jumped onto the hood and started banging on the windshield, cracking it.

The Volkswagen then started speeding up and swerving wildly left and right, as if trying to throw them off the hood.

Then the car turned right onto W Swann Avenue and sped away with one protester still clinging to the hood.

The scene ended at Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery at 2100 W Swann Ave., at S Rome Avenue.

Police vehicles came flying into the area. When a Times reporter got there, about 20 officers were on the street. Some were in helmets.

The officers told the Volkswagen driver to leave the area, and the driver did. Then officers took the protester who was on the hood of the car into custody.

The police then left as protesters became irate.

Video of the incident was provided to the Times by the Restorative Justice Coalition.

Check here for more developments.

There was a harrowing altercation between a driver and protesters during Saturday evening's march. One protester was taken into custody and a driver who tried to go through the crowd was allowed to leave by police. [Restorative Justice Coalition]
There was a harrowing altercation between a driver and protesters during Saturday evening's march. One protester was taken into custody and a driver who tried to go through the crowd was allowed to leave by police. [JOSH SOLOMON | Times]

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UPDATE 3 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Times’ Austin Fast interviewed the organizers of St. Pete Pride and local business owners to find out how they intend to make the most of Pride Month 2020 even though the years’s biggest Pride event — St. Pete Pride — was canceled this year because of the coronavirus.

Click here to listen to the latest episode of the Coronavirus in Florida podcast.

Meanwhile in downtown Tampa on Saturday, they’re painting a “Unity Mural” at the intersection of E Henderson Avenue and N Franklin Street.

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UPDATE 1 p.m.

An LGBTQ+ Black Lives Matter Solidarity March wound through St. Pete midday on Saturday and just wrapped up. About 100 people marched from Straub Park downtown to Tropicana Field and back.

Davaine Burke, of Tampa, raises his fist for a photo in front of a mural at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Local celebrities and leaders led people in a "Love Walk" to demonstrate solidarity for racial equality. [IVY CEBALLO | Times]

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UPDATE 11 a.m.

About 200 people joined a “Back the Blue” rally in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. They flew American flags and pro-police “thin blue line” flags.

Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano spoke briefly to say that his commission supports police and makes sure officers have the equipment they need to stay safe. He said these are dangerous times, and the turnout he saw today is critical to “Back the Blue.”

Erica Henderson, left, and Zachary Henderson, of St. Petersburg, show support for police while attending the Back the Blue rally at Sims Park amphitheater on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in New Port Richey. The event was organized by Bill Lawless, a retired 31-year veteran of the Pasco County SheriffÕs Office, to show appreciation for the professional and personal sacrifices made by officers and deputies during these tumultuous times. [DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Tampa Bay Times]

Kathryn Tsionkanaras, 57, of New Port Richey said she understands that black lives matter, but said she says “all lives matter” to support officers and everyone who has struggled through the coronavirus pandemic.

“We just need to be united,” she said.

Laura Fonfara, of Holiday, left, and Nancy Carter, of Holiday, center, shows support for police while attending the Back the Blue rally at Sims Park amphitheater on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in New Port Richey. The event was organized by Bill Lawless, a retired 31-year veteran of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, to show appreciation for the professional and personal sacrifices made by officers and deputies during these tumultuous times. [DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Tampa Bay Times]
Molly, a Shih Tzu, explores Sims Park in New Port Richey on Saturday, June 27, 2020, while attending the Back the Blue rally with her owner, Glenda LaFaye, of Tampa, right. [DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Tampa Bay Times]

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Tampa “Love Walk”

At the 10 a.m. “Love Walk,” professional wrestler Thaddeus Bullard, known to fans as Titus O’Neil, and actor Dave Bautista led a march in Tampa that was joined by dozens. Among the marchers was Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

Mayor Jane Castor responds to a protester at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Espinoza called out Mayor Jane Castor in the crowd. "She didn't come to her meeting, but she decides to come to something like this," Espinoza said. [IVY CEBALLO | Times]

The walk was set to end at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, where the group planned to unveil a new mural created by a local artist.

As the group crossed the Fortune Taylor Bridge, Bullard pointed skyward and said, “There’s a drone right there.” The crowd cheered and later posed for a group photo with fists raised, shouting, “Black lives matter.”

Castor briefly addressed the crowd in Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. She spoke of making lasting change and told people not to let the energy die out. Bullard called her a friend.

As people began to disperse, Estefany Espinoza shouted through a megaphone that Castor was there only for a photo op. She criticized what she called the celebrity aspect of the protest.

WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil hugs Estefany Espinoza at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Espinoza called out Mayor Jane Castor in the crowd. "She didn't come to her meeting, but she decides to come to something like this," Espinoza said. [IVY CEBALLO | Times]

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Coverage of local and national protests from the Tampa Bay Times

HOW TO SUPPORT: Whether you’re protesting or staying inside, here are ways to educate yourself and support black-owned businesses.

WHAT PROTESTERS WANT: Protesters explain what changes would make them feel like the movement is successful.

WHAT ARE NON-LETHAL AND LESS-LETHAL WEAPONS? A guide to what’s used in local and national protests.

WHAT ARE ARRESTED PROTESTERS CHARGED WITH? About half the charges filed have included unlawful assembly.

CAN YOU BE FIRED FOR PROTESTING? In Florida, you can. Learn more.

HEADING TO A PROTEST? How to protect eyes from teargas, pepper spray and rubber bullets.

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