LGBTQ rights

The annual Pride at the Capitol event served as a kickoff to the group’s fight for LGBTQ+ rights, and former state lawmaker Carlos Guillermo Smith is urging advocacy.

Equality Florida is helping school districts across the state, including Leon County, create inclusive LGBTQ guidelines that comply with state law.

Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration says he doesn’t make “U-Turns." The administration released a statement Friday after the Financial Times reported a plan is in the works to reverse a law that eliminated Disney’s special tax district status.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued in the complaint that the law violates First Amendment and equal-protection rights — and improperly chills discussion of the issues.

The bill would prohibit discussions about gender identity or sexual orientation in primary grade levels.

Pinellas County Schools removed "Gender Queer: A Memoir" from general circulation at two of its schools, saying the graphic novel was not age appropriate for all high school students.

Senators on Tuesday gave initial approval to a controversial proposal that critics have dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill because it could curtail school discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.

The proposed legislation closely resembles a measure that's already law in Texas

LGBTQ advocates are criticizing Governor Ron DeSantis's decision to sign into law a bill that bans transgender women and girls from competing on female school sports teams. The signing comes on the first day of Pride Month.

It’s Pride Month and Gov. Ron DeSantis is marking the occasion by signing a new law that bans transgender girls from participating in women’s sports. Florida becomes the 8th state to enact such a ban.