Florida's Hillsborough County repealed an ugly law yesterday, the Tampa Bay Times reports:Hillsborough County commissioners reversed course … [Read more...] about Tampa’s Hillsborough County Repeals Ban on Recognition of Gay Pride in 7-0 Vote
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South Beach 90’s Drag Legend Wanda Shot, Killed in Tampa
Anthony Jerome Lee, a legendary South Beach drag queen known as Wanda, was shot and killed in Tampa on Tuesday, the Miami New Times reports: She was … [Read more...] about South Beach 90’s Drag Legend Wanda Shot, Killed in Tampa
Chris Hayes Talks to Kaitlyn Hunt, Charged with Felony for Relationship with Another Girl: VIDEO
As Steve reported last weekend, Florida’s Sebastian River High School senior Kaitlyn Hunt began a relationship earlier this year with a fellow … [Read more...] about Chris Hayes Talks to Kaitlyn Hunt, Charged with Felony for Relationship with Another Girl: VIDEO
Girl Arrested and Expelled From High School Over Gay Relationship
Earlier this school year, Florida’s Sebastian River High School senior Kaitlyn Hunt began a relationship with a fellow classmate, a 15-year old … [Read more...] about Girl Arrested and Expelled From High School Over Gay Relationship
Charlie Crist Supports Marriage Equality
Republican-turned-Democratic Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced he's for marriage equality on his Facebook page last night: Some … [Read more...] about Charlie Crist Supports Marriage Equality
Senator Bill Nelson Supports Marriage Equality
In a state ment to the Tampa Bay Times editorial board U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) came out for marriage equality late yesterday: "It is … [Read more...] about Senator Bill Nelson Supports Marriage Equality
Florida Domestic Partnership Registry Advances in 5-4 Vote
Florida's Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs passed the “Families First” bill (SB 196) yesterday in a 5-4 vote, moving a … [Read more...] about Florida Domestic Partnership Registry Advances in 5-4 Vote
Marco Rubio at CPAC: Denying Gays the Right to Marry ‘Does Not Make Me a Bigot’ – VIDEO
Florida Senator Marco Rubio spoke at CPAC Thursday afternoon, Think Progress reports:I respect people who disagree with me on certain things, but that … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio at CPAC: Denying Gays the Right to Marry ‘Does Not Make Me a Bigot’ – VIDEO
Tampa Man Vanishes into Sinkhole Under His Bedroom: VIDEO
How terrifying. A Tampa man was pulled into a sinkhole that opened under his bedroom overnight and hasn't been seen since, WFLA reports:The … [Read more...] about Tampa Man Vanishes into Sinkhole Under His Bedroom: VIDEO
Florida Teen Files Suit Against School District, Says Principal Threatened Her for Anti-Bullying Protest: VIDEO
Gay Florida teen Amber Hatcher is suing the DeSoto County School District saying her principal threatened her after she expressed her desire to … [Read more...] about Florida Teen Files Suit Against School District, Says Principal Threatened Her for Anti-Bullying Protest: VIDEO