'Occupy Wall Street' protesters hold signs during a demonstration against corporate greed in New York City - Oct. 5, 2011.
Last Updated: Friday, October 14, 2011 12:10 PM
More rallies playing off the "Occupy Wall Street" movement against corporate greed are scheduled to pop up in Florida this weekend.
Occupy Orlando
In Orange County, protesters are expected to gather Saturday morning outside the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, on South Ivanhoe Boulevard.
The "Occupy Orlando" event begins at 8 a.m., with a march at 11:30 a.m.
Occupy Daytona Beach
In Volusia County, a protest is planned Saturday at the intersection of International Speedway Boulevard and Nova Road.
The "Occupy Daytona Beach" event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., including a sidewalk protest at 2 p.m.
Speakers are scheduled to discuss key concerns of the movement during lunch at Tuscawilla Park.
Occupy Space Coast
In Brevard County, protesters plan to gather at the Merritt Square Mall at 11 a.m., and march to the Bank of America in Merritt Island.
Occupy Ocala
In Marion County, protesters will join the Occupy movement with a rally in Downtown Ocala Saturday, starting at 9 a.m., according to Ocala Star Banner.
Occupy Tallahassee
Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters are expected in Florida's capital Friday and Saturday.
But while the protests in New York are against Fortune 500 CEOs, "Occupy Tallahassee" takes aim at the economic policies of Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican-controlled legislature.
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