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News from within the borders of Florida and the fight for LGBT equality there. As of 2013, Florida legistlators have still not stuck down's the state's sodomy laws, though they remain unenforceable since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Lawrence v. Texas. The state also voted to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions in 2008. Florida is infamous as the home of the Save the Children campaign helmed by Anita Bryant, which led to the prohibition of same-sex couples from adopting children in 1977.

Florida Restaurant Sues Ron DeSantis Over New Anti-Drag Law

The owner of Hamburger Mary's Orlando said the bill is a violation of their First Amendment rights.

Trans Residents Turn to GoFundMe to Flee Florida

Many queer people, especially those in the trans community, feel threatened and unsafe.

Florida Christian School Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Special Needs Student

The teacher told her employer she only wanted to help.

Florida Security Guard Allegedly Raped Trans Woman at the Bar Where He Worked

Luigi Andre Cavani, 25, was arrested and charged with sexual battery for the alleged assault.

Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Ron DeSantis to Kick Off 2024 Presidential Run on Twitter with Elon Musk

DeSantis is widely perceived as Trump’s most formidable primary challenger, but his standing has slipped.

Families Seek to Block Florida's New Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Some families had already sued over medical boards' rules against the care, and now those rules have been written into state law.

Florida Traffic Sign Hacked to Display 'Kill All Gays'

The incident occurred on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

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.

Penguin Random House and PEN America Sue Florida Over Book Bans

Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.

Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills Into Law Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights in Florida

The bills include an expansion of "don't say gay," a ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions on bathroom use, and restrictions on drag shows.

Ron DeSantis Kills Diversity and Inclusion Programs at Florida Universities

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

Florida Teacher Investigated for Showing LGBTQ+ Disney Movie in Class

She says a right-wing school board member reported her to the education department because a character in the film is gay.

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.

Florida Publix Refuses to Write 'Trans' on a Cake, Citing Company Policy

The employees told the customers that acknowledging trans joy is taking a stand on a political issue, which company policy forbids.

Is Disney World Still A Safe Haven For Florida's LGBTQ+ Community?

The state's recent legislative attacks have some Disney fans worried.

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.

F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Slams DeSantis and 'Don't Say Gay' Ahead of Miami Race

Hamilton has stood up for LGBTQ+ rights before.

Florida Lawmakers Vote to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

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