Ron DeSantis wants a Turning Point USA chapter at every Florida school
He warned school districts in Florida not to stand in the way of any student who wanted a charter.
October 29, 2025
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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
Texas follows Florida's lead in demanding end to rainbow crosswalks and street art
Gov. Greg Abbott's administration gave cities 30 days to eliminate decorations from crosswalks. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis just erased an iconic Ocean Drive walkway in Miami Beach.
October 9, 2025
Book bans in schools are more widespread than ever. Which states have had the most?
The bans, which often target LGBTQ-themed books, have gained steam in some of the expected states and others that may be a bit surprising.
October 3, 2025
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
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
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
Democratic prosecutor to review arrests of protesters restoring Pulse crosswalk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis maintains protesters tried to "commandeer" a state roadway. Monique Worrell promises to consider the memorial's meaning to survivors..
September 3, 2025
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
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
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
Florida threatens to blast rainbow crosswalks away if city governments won't do it
Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened Delray Beach and Key West for defying anti-Pride directives. Is Orlando's Pulse-inspired crosswalk next?
August 19, 2025
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 8, 2025
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
Another Florida city will power-wash its rainbow crosswalks away under pressure from Sean Duffy, Ron DeSantis
West Palm Beach officials said rainbow bricks will be installed at Serenity Park instead.
July 21, 2025
Florida city removes rainbow crosswalk, following Sean Duffy's anti-Pride directive
But other Florida cities have shown no urgency is erasing their colored walkways.
July 18, 2025
Appeals court rules transgender Florida teacher cannot use female pronouns in school
A divided appellate court overturned a ruling that said the restriction violated Katie Wood's First Amendment rights.
July 4, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fails to mention LGBTQ+ identities of Pulse victims on shooting anniversary
He has cited the Hispanic and queer identities in the past, but snubbed communities as Orlando came together to remember the tragedy on its ninth anniversary.
June 13, 2025
Judges forced a Florida Pride drag show indoors at the last minute
A split decision by appellate judges left organizers of Naples Pridefest scrambling, but they promised to continue the fight in court.
June 12, 2025
A curious road closure and drawbridge didn't stop activists from lighting Jacksonville bridge for Pride
Citizens two years in a row lit up the roadways across the St. Johns River, despite a curious number of obstacles the state of Florida kept throwing in the way.
June 4, 2025
Public funding grows for memorial to Pulse shooting victims
The Orange County Commission voted unanimously to contribute $5 million to an effort by the City of Orlando to honor those killed in the 2016 massacre.
June 4, 2025