Several events are taking place through the Tampa Bay area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Communities across the Tampa Bay area will gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a civil rights hero and activist who fought for the rights of all people during the civil rights movement.

The Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association and the Luzerne County NAACP branch #2306 commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a program entitled “King and his Presidents” at the Luzerne

Baton Rouge is hosting a number of events in honor of the occasion, including celebrations and volunteer opportunities.

This story has been updated to reflect the new date of the Outdoor Classroom and Greenspace MLK Cleanup at Hazel Jackson Middle School.

Jacksonville's branch of the NAACP wants to inspire people to take up the fight for equality with its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Jan. 20.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers Eugenians a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend while honoring the life and legacy of the renowned civil rights leader. This federal holiday, celebrated on Monday, Jan. 20, brings a variety of events throughout the weekend and on the holiday itself.

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

Events include the Dream Brunch on Jan. 26 to honor and commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Participants will reflect on his life and how his activism has paved the way for generations to come. Olivia Seymour, Special Collections and Instruction Librarian will deliver the keynote address.

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.

Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but events will be going on in the Grand Strand all weekend long. On Friday night, dozens gathered to kick off the upcoming celebration

Friday morning, Leon County Schools hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast, recognizing students as dreamers and doers. The Tallahassee branch of the NAACP hosted the event, and they worked with the district to recognize two students from every school for carrying on the ideals of MLK.