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Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over anti-drag law | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge churchstreetstation/Instagram Hamburger Mary’s located in downtown Orlando, Florida. Downtown Orlando restaurant and bar Hamburger Mary’s filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against...
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Orlando businesses and events based on LGBT tourism push back against Equality Florida’s travel advisory | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge When it comes to politics, Orlando is not Florida. But that won’t be enough to shield the city from the recent legislative...
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Florida advocates denounce DeSantis signing anti-LGBTQ ‘slate of hate’ bills into law | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Advocates for equal rights in Florida on Wednesday blasted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his Republican allies in the state legislature for...
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Florida teacher faces investigation after she showed class Disney movie with gay character | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge A Florida teacher is now under investigation by the state Department of Education after a complaint was filed because she showed her...
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Orange County school board reluctantly approves book ban policies, with hands tied by the state | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge As Florida school districts continue to crack down on books deemed too controversial for public school libraries and classrooms (mostly the ones...
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Orlando photographer offers gender-affirming portraits to trans community this summer | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge As Florida’s transgender communities continue to face discriminatory legislation and political targeting, one local artist aims to bring support through photography. Orlando-based...