Several rallies took place Saturday in Florida to "march in solidarity with Baltimore" after the state's attorney there announced charges for the six officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray, who died after his neck was broken in police custody.

In Tampa

Dozens rallied in a Tampa park Saturday afternoon, saying they were standing in solidarity with Baltimore, and hoping to continue a conversation about race-relations in the bay area.

Those gathered at Curtis Hixon Park chanted, “From Baltimore to Tampa, not one more.”

“We really hope and pray for their healing as a city, but also as a call to action here locally,” said organizer Ashley Green, a member of Tampa Bay Dream Defenders. “I don't want it to take somebody dying here in Tampa or St. Pete for people to start really addressing whether or not we have a problem in Tampa with the relationship between the police and black and brown communities."

Green pointed to recent questions about the relationship between bicycle tickets and race in Tampa, an issue now being investigated by the U.S. Justice department.

After peacefully protesting in the park, the group moved to the front of Tampa police headquarters.

"It's not about showcasing, but showing the community the love we have for it," said Jesse Harden, who waved a sign as he joined in the chants.

Green said in light of what’s happened in Baltimore, she hopes to help keep up the conversation about race relations.

"This is something that can happen at any city, but I think what's important is we start engaging in this conversation and find ways to build a real relationship, with trust and dignity and respect," said Green.

In Orlando

An event set up by the group Organize Now gathered at the corner of East Colonial Drive and Magolia in downtown Orlando.

People out there chanted phrases like "no justice, no peace" and "black lives matter."

The march was one of many around the country, and it followed another event earlier in the day in Orlando.

It was a community gathering called Straight Talk: All Lives Matter.

The event at the Orange County Regional History Center had a panel of local leaders and citizens from the community discussing tensions surrounding community members, law enforcement and the media.

As for Saturday evening's demonstrations, they were expected to last several hours.

In Sanford

A small group met Friday night in downtown Sanford and marched in solidarity from East First Street and Chapman Avenue to Fort Mellon Park.

Some residents said they felt like their community was ready to speak out, to end what they see as injustice.

Gray, a 25-year-old black man arrested on April 12 for possessing a switchblade, died one week after suffering a spinal cord injury while in custody. His death sparked outrage and protests in Baltimore and elsewhere.

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said Friday the knife was actually legal and provided no justification for Gray's arrest.

Mosby called Gray's death a homicide, saying his arrest was illegal in the first place, and that his treatment in custody amounted to murder and manslaughter.

The stiffest charge — second-degree murder — was filed against the driver of the police van that carried Gray to the station. The other five officers face charges of involuntary manslaughter, assault and illegal arrest.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.