Topics :: Florida

Jacksonville, Fla., Rejects Adding LGBT Protections to Anti-Discrimination Law

By Jason St. Amand | Friday Aug 17, 2012
In a 10-9 vote a Jacksonville, Fla., City Council voted down a measure that would add sexual orientation to the city’s anti-discrimination laws.

Lesbian Sex Scandal Dogs Florida’s Ultra-Right Fla. Lieutenant Governor

By Jason St. Amand | Friday Jul 13, 2012
GOP Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll is being accused of a same-sex affair by an aide who was fired from her team.

Fla. Man Sues his Preacher for Defamation Over Gay Rumors

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Jul 11, 2012
A Florida churchgoer is suing his former pastor for defamation after the pastor allegedly spread rumors to parishioners that he was gay and that his marriage was fake.

Hollywood Glamour at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida

By Tony Phillips | Saturday Jun 16, 2012
The low-down on The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida, as it’s grown from a beachy, Rat Pack hideaway to the perfect backdrop for your Bladerunner-themed Facebook pics. There’s a motorcycle riding pastry chef and glass-bottomed pool too.

Fla. High School Teacher Quits After ’Gay 3Some Sex’ Video Pop Up in Class

By Jason St. Amand | Monday Jun 11, 2012
A teacher from a Florida high school quit his job this week after allegations were made against him that the title of a gay sex YouTube video popped up on his project during class.

Fla. Teen Allegedly Murders Friend After Sexual Panic

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday May 24, 2012
Florida police charged an 18-year-old high school student who allegedly shot a friend on his birthday after he woke up to find his friend performing oral sex on him.

Florida Couple Fights DMV’s Refusal to Acknowledge Their Marriage

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday May 1, 2012
A gay man in Naples, Fla., was denied a new driver’s license with his husband’s last name because a Florida DMV could not accept his marriage certificate, which was issued in Massachusetts.

A Ponzi Scheme Targeted Ft. Lauderdale Gay Community

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Apr 11, 2012
A Florida man has been charged with conducting a Ponzi scheme, which targeted the gay community in Wilton Manors.

Obama to Attend Fla. LGBT Fundraiser

By Michael K. Lavers | Sunday Apr 8, 2012
President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with LGBT supporters of his re-election campaign in Hollywood, Fla., on Tuesday.

Tampa City Council Approves Domestic Partner Registry

By Conswella Bennett | Saturday Apr 7, 2012
The Tampa City Council voted 7-0 on Thursday to create a domestic partner registry for unmarried partners. Officials in neighboring St. Petersburg will consider a similar proposal that gay City Councilman Steve Kornell introduced the same day.