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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Alyssa Edwards holds royal court in Orlando this week
That’s ‘Queen of the Mothertucking World’ to you
LGBTQ+
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Court backs Hamburger Mary’s in drag show fight, says ban is likely unconstitutional
‘By providing only vague guidance as to which performances it prohibits, the act (the law) wields a shotgun when the First Amendment allows a scalpel at most.’
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Orlando’s LGBT+ Center kicks off new fundraising campaign to offset federal funding cuts
The decades-old resource hub for Orlando’s LGBTQ community set an initial goal of $250,000.
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Federal court gives victory to Florida in fight over Biden gender identity rule
The rule was designed to help carry out a federal law that prevents discrimination in health-care programs that receive federal money
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Florida Senate committee advances proposal prohibiting use of preferred pronouns in government jobs
The measure would also make it illegal for any local government to require any training, instruction, or other activity on sexual orientation
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Florida remains ‘ground zero’ for attacks on LGBTQ+ community, advocates and lawmakers say
‘We’ve been the canary in the coal mine, and that canary is dead,’ said Orlando area Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani
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Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band romps through hits of stage and screen at Lake Eola
Hear hits from cinema, TV and Broadway in the company of some swans
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum Dawn is headed to Savoy for iScream Sundays
Also features a Dueling Divas battle royale
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Orlando Pulse nightclub memorial could finally be completed by the end of 2027
Construction is expected to begin next year on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy
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Florida Senate committee advances bill that would ban governments, schools from flying Pride flags
It’s the third year in a row that Florida Republicans have filed such legislation for consideration
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Peer Support Space hosts Valentine-themed event to show support for Orlando’s trans community
‘It is our turn to show up for the trans community’
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New restaurant concept Heatwave takes over the old Stonewall on Church Street
The space has been dormant since late 2022
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Orlando bar owner and his partner indicted on multiple child pornography charges
Richard Kowalczyk was co-owner of Southern Nights, District Dive and Stiffy’s
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Florida’s controversial pronoun law debate could extend to cities and counties
Lobbyist John Labriola said he hopes the issue will be considered during this year’s legislative session, which will start March 4
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‘Dragula’ star The Dahli performs at Orlando’s Savoy this week
Also features Axel Andrews, Tenderoni, Tito Soto, Eros Taylor and Zade Black
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Hamburger Mary’s argues drag lawsuit is not moot after closing Orlando restaurant
Hamburger Mary’s, which closed the Orlando location in June, has continued to produce drag shows with other venues and plans to host shows when it reopens in Kissimmee