GayDays Orlando paused for 2026

The rainbow-drenched weekend is on hold — but not gone

by Juanita Olarte February 10, 2026February 11, 2026

GayDays Orlando organizers cited the loss of key sponsors and wider challenges affecting LGBTQIA+ events across the country.

Arts + Culture

Dyke Night Orlando throws a Dykeoke party at Will’s Pub

Sing your life

by Juanita Olarte January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

News

Orlando lawmakers, LGBTQ advocates push back on slate of ‘bigoted’ legislation

“These distractions are intended to take our attention away from real corruption in the state Florida,” said Orlando Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

News

Anti-trans bill that could criminalize doctors, counselors advances

Florida providers could face third-degree felony charges and $100,000 in fines

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

News

City staff remove artifacts from Pulse to prepare for memorial

Objects removed from the club, including posters and chandeliers, are being transferred to a warehouse for temporary storage, according to the city

by McKenna Schueler December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Arts + Culture

‘Drag Queen Christmas’ host Nina West discusses returning to Florida in festive and defiant fashion

DeSantis be damned

by Matthew Moyer December 17, 2025

News

Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look

Former Orlando spot Hamburger Mary’s challenged the constitutionality of the law, which seeks to prevent admitting children to adult live performances

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

News

Florida Highway Patrol arrests two for ‘aggressively’ chalking ‘Resist’ on Pulse crosswalk

The Florida Department of Transportation claimed it would cost about $1,000 to return the crosswalk to its “original state”

by McKenna Schueler November 25, 2025November 30, 2025

Orlando Area News

Orlando receives perfect score on LGBTQ inclusive polices and services report

Orlando is one of just seven Florida cities to receive a 100 percent score in The Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Florida News

Florida Republicans try again to ban Pride flags on government buildings

Republicans are trying for the fourth year to ban political flags including Pride, MAGA, or Black Lives Matter banners

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

News

Everyone we saw at Orlando’s 2025 Come Out With Pride parade

The parade and related weekend celebrations brought thousands of people out to soak up queer joy and community

by Chloe Greenberg, Emmy Bailey and Azlyn Cato October 19, 2025October 21, 2025

Arts + Culture

Orlando Otters rugby team drops 2026 calendar ahead of new season

‘Rugby is badass. Queer people are even more badass’

by J.D. Casto October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Arts + Culture

All the Orlando parties and events you need to know about at this year’s Come Out With Pride weekend

Come together, right now

by Azlyn Cato October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

News

A conversation with Lisa Gray on founding LGBTQ+ Parents of Central Florida 20 years ago

‘We needed families that looked like ours’

by Sarah Kinbar October 14, 2025October 16, 2025

LGBTQ+

Transgender runner from Orlando raises funds for gender-affirming care

They’re part of a charity team organized by the LGBTQ nonprofit Point of Pride to run the NYC marathon next month

by McKenna Schueler October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

News

Florida AG leads support for parents’ SCOTUS case over child’s pronouns

Uthmeier’s letter of support is the latest turn of legal events involving January Littlejohn, now a banner for parental rights in GOP Circles

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

News

Equality Florida fires back at DeSantis calling Pride events ‘wasteful spending’

Equality Florida called the list of expenditures ‘a pathetic effort to distract from his corruption, inside dealing, and scandals’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

News

Protester assaulted at Pulse crosswalk

Video footage shows a man kicking a person on the ground at the site of the formerly rainbow-colored crosswalk.

by McKenna Schueler September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Performing Arts

Central Florida Ballroom Collective vogued and served face at ‘We’re Your Venus’

The event at the Mezz raised funds fabulously

by Matt Keller Lehman and Matthew Moyer September 15, 2025September 16, 2025

News

Florida lawmakers warn DOGE could cut support for LGBTQ programs

‘I think you need to be prepared for what is coming,’ warned Orlando state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 15, 2025September 15, 2025