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

Nearly 50 cities in Florida will host events protesting the Trump administration under the name “Good Trouble Lives On."

The protests are part of a nationally organized event timed to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Rep. John Lewis.

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration.

The "Good Trouble" protests are scheduled for Thursday throughout the nation and Oklahoma cities are joining in. Here's where all the sites are.

Wondering why people are protesting or what they are protesting about now? Who is John Lewis and what does his quote 'Good Trouble' mean?

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.