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
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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.
May 19, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays Players Split Over Wearing Rainbow Logos on Pride Night
Most players decided to wear the rainbow logos on their uniforms, while others opted not to and peeled the Pride elements off.
June 6, 2022
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 9, 2025
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.
April 23, 2019
Alleged Killer of Two Gay Men Says He Wants Death Sentence
Steven Lorenzo is accused of sexually assaulting and torturing two men in Florida before killing them in 2003. He'd allegedly drugged them with GHB.
December 7, 2022
Florida Pride Organizers Weigh Navigating DeSantis's Anti-Drag Law or Canceling Events
Many organizers with events planned in the month of June must decide now if they want to be test cases for the law.
June 2, 2023
9 Truly Terrible Reactions to the Orlando Shooting
Anti-LGBT, racist trolls continue to come out of the woodwork to criticize LGBT people and call for more of their murders.
June 21, 2016
Where to work
The Advocate adds 10 firms to its list of the top gay-friendly employers in the country
September 29, 2003
Erasing our rainbow crosswalks in places like Key West erases us, too
Opinion: These symbols remind us that visibility is not merely a privilege; it is an essential right for all who walk these streets, argues Henry Kurkowski.
September 16, 2025
2019 GLAAD Noms Reflect Peak Queer TV, Film, and Video Games
From Pose to Hannah Gadsby to Crazy Rich Asians, it was a breakthrough year for queer media, and the GLAAD nominations reflect that.
January 25, 2019
The bigots hall of shame
What is going on in Tampa? In June the county commission dissed gay and lesbian pride. Now they're insulting Muslims in the name of the United States. Shame on them for twisting true liberty
December 7, 2005
The GOP Is Terrorizing LGBTQ+ Youth, But the Kids Are Fighting Back
The Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation.
June 30, 2022
Beyoncé Kicks Off Renaissance World Tour With One of Her Queerest Shows Yet
The Beyhive is abuzz following the tour's opening night in Sweden.
May 12, 2023
Fla. Applebee’s Settles Race, Sexual Orientation Discrimination Suit
EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows praised the development and pledged the Biden-Harris administration's continued support for the LGBTQ+ community.
July 13, 2022
Which gayborhoods are the most affordable? These are the top 10 — all under $300k
Living in an LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood doesn't have to break the bank.
November 14, 2025
Out NFL Player Carl Nassib Makes Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Final Roster
Nassib made history last year when he came out as gay in a post on his Instagram during Pride month.
September 7, 2022
Florida Candidate Says LGBTQ Equality Hurts Other Minorities
"Too hell with gay pride & their flag."
July 23, 2019
Nonbinary Florida 12-Year-Old Beaten for Displaying Pride Flag
The anti-LGBTQ+ incident happened on school grounds.
June 4, 2021
