The Florida United Convoy truckers will stop in The Villages and Wildwood on Wednesday, April 13, while on their way to the capitol in Tallahassee. Ross Justice, president of the convoy, said the group hopes to meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis before going to Washington, D.C.
Villagers For Trump invites all conservatives and Republicans to meet at 1:30 p.m. at The Chrome Shop parking lot, 419 E. State Road 44, near Interstate 75 in Wildwood.
The truck convoy and car rally will depart at 2 p.m. The route will be State Road 44 to Morse Boulevard, Morse Boulevard to County Road 466, County Road 466 to U.S. 301, and U.S. 301 back to The Chrome Shop.
Supporters are also encouraged to cheer with signs and flags along the route. A support rally at 3 p.m. will include speeches, music, a prayer, and food trucks until 7 p.m. Donations of gift cards will be collected to help fund diesel fuel and food for the convoy.