Miami-Dade School Board votes no to recognizing LGBTQ+ History Month

The Miami-Dade County School Board voted no overnight to recognizing the month of October as LGBTQ+ History Month.

Both Republicans and Democrats criticize DeSantis over new ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ campaign ad

Leaders for both liberal and conservative organizations advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ communities in the United States criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis’s recent campaign ad.

Pride parade kicks off in Wilton Manors amid new Florida laws

The city of Wilton Manors is celebrating LGBTQ Pride on Saturday, despite recent legislation passed this year in Florida that has taken a toll on the community.

‘Gender identity is real’: Federal judge blocks Florida transgender care law

A federal judge is blocking parts of a new Florida law blocking gender-affirming care for transgender youths — but only for some of the parties in the lawsuit.

Pride Month: Anti-LGBTQ+ group protests outside Target in Miami’s Midtown

“Boycott Target,” a two-minute track by Kurt Jantz, better known as rapper Forgiato Blow, shot to number one on iTunes’ Top Ten Chart this week.

Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida, claims adult performance law hurting business

A bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law involving adult entertainment and children, including drag shows, is already having a detrimental effect on at least one Orlando business and it is suing to stop the bill.

DeSantis signs laws against trans care, kids at drag shows, trans athletes

During his Wednesday morning speech at a non-denominational Christian private school in Tampa, Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized gender-affirming care, a medical intervention when an individual’s gender identity is different than the one assigned at birth.

LGBTQ community plans to march in Broward against ‘discriminatory’ bills in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.

Feds: Miami-Dade man pleads guilty to ‘hate-fueled’ Grindr kidnappings, robberies

A Miami-Dade man could face life in prison after pleading guilty to a series of kidnappings and robberies targeting South Florida men who thought they were meeting him for sex, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

Rubio, Scott explain votes against bill protecting same-sex marriage

Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Republicans, explained their decision to side with the majority of their GOP colleagues in voting against the Respect for Marriage Act, which ultimately passed the Senate with support from Democrats and some Republicans.