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Tallahassee Mayor Nixes LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting During Pride Month

The Democratic mayor has been slammed by local activists for canceling putting off the meeting.

Judge Tears Into Florida's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The judge partially stopped the law from being enforced.

Florida Pride Organizers Weigh Navigating DeSantis's Anti-Drag Law or Canceling Events

Many organizers with events planned in the month of June must decide now if they want to be test cases for the law.

Tampa Pride Cancels Event After Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Drag Law

The Republican governor signed that bill along with three other anti-LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation on Wednesday.

Florida's LGBTQ+ Activists Plan to Fight Back Against DeSantis's  ‘Slate of Hate’

Activists say more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the recent legislative session.

Ron DeSantis Kills Diversity and Inclusion Programs at Florida Universities

A number of students, including LGBTQ+ students, protested the event.

Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients

“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.

Joe Saunders, One of Florida's First Gay Lawmakers, Looks to Make a Political Comeback

He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.

Florida Lawmakers Vote to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Far-right Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill soon.

Florida Lawmakers OK Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill, 'Don't Say Gay' Expansion

Both are now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Republican Lawmaker Who Claimed to Be Gay Faces Calls to Resign

Florida state Rep. Fabian Basabe represents Miami Beach.

Florida Subpoenas Medical Associations Over Trans Youth Care

It comes as the state's GOP-controlled legislature has passed a number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills this session.

Florida House Passes 3 Bills to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights

The bills targeted gender-affirming care, drag shows, and bathroom access for trans people.

'Thunderdome of Hate': Florida House Debates Slew of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Lawmakers debated bills restricting drag, bathroom access, and gender-affirming care.

Florida's First Gay Latino Lawmaker, Carlos Guillermo Smith, Announces State Senate Run

Smith previously served in the state's house of representatives before losing his election in 2022.

Florida's Anti-Drag Bill Could Land 'Rocky Horror' Screenings in Hot Patootie

Live productions of Chicago and Hair could also be affected under the proposed legislation.

7 Florida Bills That Threaten LGBTQ+ Rights Right Now

State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.

Gay Florida School Board Member Targeted with Homophobic Slurs

Edwards left a Sarasota County School Board meeting during public comment when a woman suggested he posed a danger to students.

Florida's ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges

Former legislator Joe Harding could be sentence to up to 20 years in prison.

Florida Seeks Hotel Liquor License After ‘Drag Show Christmas’

The hotel has noted that it didn’t even host the show; it just served as a vendor for the event.