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Florida Republican threatens legal action after Miami Beach Pride denies him space in parade

The Republican faced angry, disruptive protests when he participated in the Miami Beach Pride Parade last year.

Florida Republican lawmaker pivots from banning Pride flags — to protecting Confederate monuments

Dubbed by critics as the “don’t display gay” bill, the legislation had advanced through a committee in the House.

Florida Lawmaker Fabian Basabe Opens Up About Being Cleared of Sexual Harassment Claims by Male Staffers

The Republican also talks about not wanting to be known as an LGBTQ+ lawmaker although Basabe, who is married to a woman, once said he was "a gay candidate."

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.

A transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat, and aims to make history

Ashley Brundage will run in a battleground seat in November against a Republican incumbent.

Florida Lawmaker Comes Out, Says He's Now 'Living My Truth'

State Rep. Shevrin Jones has won a fourth term but has been mentioned as a potential lieutenant governor candidate.

When It Comes to LGBTQ Rights, Florida Has a Split Personality

Equality advocates try to correct the state's ugly history just as the GOP governor snubs queer constituents.

Gay Candidate Wins Where Anita Bryant Once Roamed

David Richardson will become the first openly gay legislator in Florida, representing the area where Anita Bryant once waged her war against gay rights.

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.

Republican Lawmaker Who Claimed to Be Gay Faces Calls to Resign

Florida state Rep. Fabian Basabe represents Miami Beach.

Meet the Lesbian About to Become Tampa's First Out Mayor

Jane Castor, previously Tampa's first female police chief, heads into an election with a double-digit lead in the polls.