/tags/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US SA���ʴ�ı Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT /health/2026-01-21/new-florida-bill-targets-aiding-and-abetting-gender-affirming-care-for-minors Providing gender-affirming care, such as hormone treatment, to people under the age of 18 is already illegal in Florida. But a new bill could change who can be charged for it and who can investigate it. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT /health/2026-01-21/new-florida-bill-targets-aiding-and-abetting-gender-affirming-care-for-minors Tristan Wood /americas/2025-11-19/florida-cities-rank-high-in-yearly-index-for-lgbtq-equality The Human Rights Campaign's Municipality Equality Index ranks major U.S. cities on their LGBTQ-friendliness. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:58:10 GMT /americas/2025-11-19/florida-cities-rank-high-in-yearly-index-for-lgbtq-equality Danielle Prieur /government-politics/2025-09-15/parking-spots-used-as-colorful-protest-against-florida-crackdown-on-rainbow-crosswalks An Orlando restaurant owner has turned 49 parking spots outside her eatery into art spaces. This move is in response to a state mandate removing rainbow-colored crosswalks and other street art in Florida. On Monday, Trina Gregory of Se7en Bites hosted the event “Parking Space for Pride — A Rainbow Connection.” She received 1,000 applications from artists. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:05:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-15/parking-spots-used-as-colorful-protest-against-florida-crackdown-on-rainbow-crosswalks Associated Press /government-politics/2025-09-15/florida-democrat-fears-doge-could-strike-support-for-lgbtq-programs During his time in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been aggressive in vetoing appropriations in the state budget for LGBTQ programs. Cognizant of that fact, some Democratic legislators say, they’ve been able to continue support for those programs by omitting any direct references to the LGBTQ community in their appropriation proposals. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-15/florida-democrat-fears-doge-could-strike-support-for-lgbtq-programs Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-09-04/rainbow-crosswalks-miami-broward-palm-beach-key-west Residents have overwhelmingly told a SA���ʴ�ı poll they are unhappy with the use of government resources to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state mandate, while endorsing the community value of street art. Some respondents, however, said the artwork does not belong in public property and creates a safety issue. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:20:13 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-04/rainbow-crosswalks-miami-broward-palm-beach-key-west Valentina Sandoval /south-florida/2025-09-03/miami-beach-rainbow-crosswalks-florida The Miami Beach City Commission has filed a last-minute request for an administrative hearing with the Florida Department of Transportation to contest the state’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:13:48 GMT /south-florida/2025-09-03/miami-beach-rainbow-crosswalks-florida Anthony Cruz /government-politics/2025-09-03/desantis-defends-fhp-arrests-of-pulse-crosswalk-protesters After a weekend of several arrests of protesters outside the former Pulse nightclub, Gov. Ron DeSantis is defending the state's crackdown on people who "deface" crosswalks. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:38:44 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-03/desantis-defends-fhp-arrests-of-pulse-crosswalk-protesters Joe Mario Pedersen /government-politics/2025-08-28/rainbow-crossing-lgbtq-art-fort-lauderdale The decision comes after numerous municipalities throughout the state were asked to comply with a ban on "non-standard" markings and "political ideology" on streets and pavements, with many LGBTQ pride rainbow crossings targeted. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:38:55 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-28/rainbow-crossing-lgbtq-art-fort-lauderdale Carlton Gillespie /arts-culture/2025-08-27/key-west-officials-residents-meet-to-discuss-states-threat-to-force-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalks The Key West Business Guild is holding a meeting Thursday night to talk about the future of the city's iconic rainbow crosswalks amid threats from DeSantis administration officials to remove them. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-08-27/key-west-officials-residents-meet-to-discuss-states-threat-to-force-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalks SA���ʴ�ı News Staff /government-politics/2025-08-21/orlando-officials-denounce-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalk-near-pulse-nightclub-mass-shooting-site Officials say that the crosswalk, a tribute to the 49 victims who died during the 2016 mass shooting, was painted over overnight. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-21/orlando-officials-denounce-removal-of-rainbow-crosswalk-near-pulse-nightclub-mass-shooting-site Mike Schneider | The Associated Press