Florida sues leading medical groups for supporting gender-affirming care
Florida has accused WPATH, the Endocrine Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics of somehow violating the RICO Act.
December 11 2025 11:02 AM
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Florida
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 man partially paralyzed after neighbor allegedly shot him and used anti-LGBTQ+ slurs
A man in Florida was left partially paralyzed after an incident his friends call "a violent crime perpetrated by a hate-filled neighbor."
December 02 2025 1:30 PM
Florida driver arrested and accused of trying to run over LGBTQ+ running group
About 40 runners fled from the suspected driver, who faces aggravated assault charges.
November 26 2025 10:56 AM
4 dead after car speeds onto sidewalk and crashes into gay club in Florida
Authorities say a speeding driver trying to escape police early Saturday morning hit several people on the sidewalk before crashing into the club Bradley's on 7th.
November 09 2025 11:49 AM
Florida attorney general calls for cancellation of 'demonic' Christmas drag show in Pensacola
The Republican AG claims it will harm children, even though the event is adults-only. Also, it's not demonic.
November 07 2025 5:16 PM
Florida city ordered to pay $885,000 after conversion therapy ban struck down
Palm Beach County and Boca Raton must pay $885,000 in legal fees after its ban against conversion therapy was struck down.
October 22 2025 12:59 PM
Judge finds anti-trans Republican Florida Congressman Cory Mills to be a danger to women
A judge ruled that Rep. Cory Mills, who has said “we must stop the left’s attack on women,” poses a risk to his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States.
October 15 2025 10:30 AM
Red states are destroying their rainbow crosswalks. Here's what you should know
Here's what you need to know about the rainbow crosswalks: who funds them, if they're safe, and why they're really being removed.
October 14 2025 4:37 PM
Protesters outside Pulse angry at lack of arrest after man confronted and assaulted them on video
Authorities have arrested people for chalking a crosswalk painted over by the state, but can't seem to find a Tesla driver who assaulted people on a public street.
September 23 2025 6:00 AM
Tampa Pride cancels all 2026 events and dumps president
Board members cited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's war on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
September 22 2025 5:10 PM
Florida businesses and governments take to walls and parking lots to replace rainbows DeSantis blasted away
As the state continues to force the removal of crosswalks and street art, community members are seeking different ways to honor the LGBTQ+ community.
September 22 2025 10:15 AM
Ron DeSantis defends repainting crosswalks, including the Pulse memorial
His administration ordered the erasure of more than 400 decorated roadways, including ones with pro-cop messaging that won awards from the state for pedestrian safety.
August 28 2025 9:49 AM
Florida paints over Pulse memorial's pride colors again
The crosswalk was authorized by a Republican administration, but Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis decided abruptly the colors pose a safety risk.
August 25 2025 12:48 PM
Outrage after Florida quietly paints over Orlando Pulse shooting memorial
The state department of transportation painted over the landmark overnight.
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August 21 2025 10:56 AM
Florida man faces trial for allegedly shooting Grindr date over bill
Jamal Moreland of Jacksonville has been charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted first-degree murder.
August 15 2025 4:00 PM
Florida judge strikes down state law used to ban books: 'None of these books are obscene'
Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled that Florida's ban on books that "describe sexual conduct" is too broad.
August 15 2025 2:00 PM
Florida teacher fired for using student's nickname won't get her job back
Ron DeSantis' new Education Commissioner tried to back out of a deal allowing Melissa Calhoun to retain her teaching credentials after a parent accused her of "grooming" a child "to be gay."
August 08 2025 11:52 AM
Florida attorney general harasses wine bar for violating a drag ban that judges already blocked
This isn’t the first time James Uthmeier, who is up for election to a four-year term next year, has appeared to ignore the courts saying a law could not be enforced.
July 23 2025 11:37 AM
Who is Darrin Gayles? The first out gay Black federal judge will hear Trump's WSJ lawsuit
Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.
July 22 2025 12:51 PM
Florida authorities search for truck driver who vandalized rainbow intersection
Delray Beach police released video of a driver intentionally burning tire marks on a mural that has been vandalized twice before.
July 16 2025 1:12 PM