Equality Florida Issues Travel Advisory to LGBTQ+ Visitors to the State
“Florida may not be a safe place to visit or take up residence,” says the advisory.
April 12, 2023
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Stonewall Museum revokes membership after Visit Florida kills LGBTQ+ marketing effort
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