Florida Republicans will subpoena trans treatment records from two medical groups

The decision is among a series of moves by lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration targeting transgender people and the LGBTQ community

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 25, 2023June 13, 2025

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‘We will not disappear’: LGBTQ activists rally at Orlando City Hall

LGBTQ Floridians question whether new education and healthcare policies are simply a move to eradicate their presence in the state

by McKenna Schueler April 25, 2023January 14, 2025

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Appeals court denies shield for Florida AHCA chief in transgender care lawsuit

The judge found Weida likely has ‘relevant, indeed significant, information not available from other sources.’

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law expanded through all grades in public schools

The rule requires that teachers shall not ‘intentionally provide’ instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity through 12th grade

by Ryan Dailey, NSF April 19, 2023January 31, 2024

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Florida House expected to pass anti-transgender bills targeting healthcare, drag shows, bathrooms

‘We have three bills that will target LGBTQ+ people for no reason but political motivation’

by News Service of Florida April 19, 2023August 3, 2023

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Grills Seafood pulls Bud Light from all locations over trans sponsorship

‘We believe transgenderism is a social experiment causing irreversible damage’

by Jessica Bryce Young April 18, 2023July 28, 2025

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Florida House will take up bill that bans gender-affirming treatments for trans minors this week

The House is scheduled to take up the issue during a floor session Tuesday

by News Service of Florida April 16, 2023September 19, 2023

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Florida Senate passes bill that would punish businesses that let minors into drag shows

The bill would also would prohibit local governments from issuing permits to events that could expose children to drag — like Pride parades

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 11, 2023November 28, 2024

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Deltona lawmaker calls transgender people ‘mutants’ and ‘demons’ over bathroom bill

The bill seeks to prevent trans people from using bathrooms that don’t line up with their sex assigned at birth

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida April 11, 2023February 15, 2024

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Orlando’s former Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith announces bid for Florida Senate in 2024

He’s running for the seat currently held by Sen. Linda Stewart, who’s term-limited from seeking re-election to office.

by McKenna Schueler April 10, 2023June 18, 2024

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Federal judge says Florida health official must testify in transgender Medicaid fight

The judge ruled that the official likely has ‘relevant, indeed significant, information not available from other sources.’

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 8, 2023August 3, 2024

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The LGBT+ Center Orlando opens 2023 scholarships for area students

The deadline for applications is June 1

by Chloe Greenberg April 6, 2023February 6, 2025

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Florida Senate passes bill that blocks doctors from offering gender-affirming treatments to trans youths

The bill could lead to felony charges for doctors who provide the treatments to minors

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida April 6, 2023July 9, 2024

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Florida House votes to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, ban preferred pronouns in schools

The expansion would prevent instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade

by Ryan Dailey, NSF March 31, 2023December 11, 2024

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Florida Senate committee advances controversial measures targeting trans bathroom use, drag shows

The bills are part of a series of moves by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature targeting transgender minors and adults

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida March 31, 2023April 7, 2024

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All the anti-LGBTQ+ laws being proposed in Florida — and how you can fight back

Be proud and get loud

by McKenna Schueler March 29, 2023June 30, 2025

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Fight over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law goes to federal appeals court

The notice of appeal does not detail arguments that the plaintiffs will make at the Atlanta-based appeals court

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida March 27, 2023August 3, 2023

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‘Why are we going after children?’: Sen. Victor Torres blasts Florida bill to block care for trans youths

Torres spoke about his trans granddaughter in a testimony against the bill

by Chloe Greenberg March 24, 2023January 27, 2025

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Florida families file federal lawsuit against state’s trans youth care ban

Plaintiffs argue the rules intrude on “parents’ fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their adolescent children.”

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida March 24, 2023March 6, 2025

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Florida House panel advances bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors, including those already transitioning

The proposal also would ban health-insurance companies from covering gender-reassignment surgeries for transgender people

by Dara Kam, NSF March 23, 2023August 3, 2023