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Florida Republicans advance bill to ban Pride flags at schools and government buildings
Supporters said the bill is aimed at preventing ‘indoctrination’
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Equality Florida decries ‘alarming’ slate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed for 2024 session
The organization is opposing 22 bills ‘that attack the freedoms, the rights and dignity of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Floridians’
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Florida Democrats seek to repeal anti-LGBTQ laws as Republicans propose new ones
‘We need to do what we can to fight back,’ said Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani
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Florida Senate Republican files bill to ban use of preferred pronouns in government agencies
The bill mirrors a House bill filed in November
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Federal judge set to rule on Florida transgender care restrictions
“The governor just says, ‘I know it’s going to be in the headlines. I know it’s going to be popular. Let’s go for it,’” Hinkle said
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Orlando events Dec. 13-19: A new film from Yorgos Lanthimos, a bouquet of Nutcrackers, and lots of local holiday shopping
25 festive activities to keep you busy this week
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Despite Supreme Court ruling, DeSantis lawyers again seek to have anti-drag show law take effect
U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell said the law, approved this spring by the Republican-led Legislature and DeSantis, violated First Amendment rights
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Florida Republican files bill banning use of personal pronouns from government agencies
The bill also would restrict workplace training about issues involving sexual orientation and gender identity
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Plaintiffs again seek lawmaker documents in ‘Stop WOKE Act’ appeal
The dispute about the subpoenas involves whether lawmakers are shielded from turning over the documents by what is known as ‘legislative privilege’
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t allow Florida to enforce new law targeting drag shows
A divided U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from DeSantis’ administration that would have allowed enforcement of the law
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Federal judge upholds Florida ban on transgender athletes playing on female teams
Altman ruled that the controversial law did not violate constitutional equal-protection and due-process rights and Title IX
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Orlando restaurant fighting drag ban argues for continued block on DeSantis’ ‘Protection of Children Act’
Hamburger Mary’s attorneys argue U.S. Supreme Court should keep in place a preliminary injunction against anti-drag law
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‘Zebra La La’ benefit concert for Orlando’s Zebra Youth happens this month
The event brings local musical talent and artisanal vendors to the Ren, all for a good cause
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DeSantis administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow anti-drag ruling
The judge issued the injunction in a lawsuit filed by the Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s — but also applied the injunction to venues statewide
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Orlando city council votes unanimously to purchase Pulse property
The city plans to build a memorial on the spot dedicated to the 49 people killed in the 2016 shootings.
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Pride Guide: What to do, see, hear at 2023 Come Out With Pride festival and parade
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Federal judge grants class-action status in Florida trans treatment lawsuit
Hinkle issued a 15-page order that ‘certified’ a class action in the lawsuit filed on behalf of transgender children and adults
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City of Orlando to buy former Pulse site for future permanent memorial
The proposed $2 million land purchase will go before the city council Monday
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GOP attorneys general want to sway appeals court in Florida’s clash over trans healthcare restrictions
Republican attorneys general from 18 states signed on to a friend-of-the-court brief Friday urging the appeals court to overturn Hinkle’s ruling in the Medicaid case