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Ron DeSantis stopped Pride lighting of bridges, so a Jacksonville man did it himself. Here's how you can too

Matt McAllister spoke to The Advocate about how he rapidly organized 70 people to light up the Main Street Bridge over the St. Johns River as gay as possible for Pride Month.

Jacksonville LGBT Rights Bill to Be Withdrawn

The council member behind the measure says it's clear the city's not ready, but he will bring it up again later.

Black Trans Man Semaj Billingslea Killed in Jacksonville

Billingslea was shot multiple times just outside a motel.

Houston's Out Mayor Makes Plea for Jacksonville Equality Ordinance

Annise Parker tells residents of Jacksonville to not fall for the lies that sunk her city's nondiscrimination ordinance.

 

Death of Florida Woman Is Second Trans Murder Reported This Week

Celine Walker, 36, was found shot to death in a Jacksonville hotel room.

FBI Offers Reward to Find Killer of North Carolina Trans Woman

The FBI, the Jacksonville, N.C., Police Department, and Crime Stoppers are willing to pay for information to bring Jenna Franks's killer to justice.

Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state

It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.

Florida #Fail: What Happened in Jacksonville

Cities began protecting gays in the 1970s, but some burgs still struggle with the concept.

Jacksonville, Fla., Sees Third Trans Murder of 2018

The victim was shot outside a motel Sunday, and activists say the city is in crisis.

Year's Third Shooting Stokes Fear in Jacksonville Trans Residents

A transgender woman in the Florida city survived a shooting last week, but two others have been killed by gunfire this year.

Jacksonville's LGBT Rights Law Has No 'Room to Move' After Heated Debate

Both sides of the debate are digging in their heels, with supporters of the nondiscrimination ordinance demanding 'all or nothing,' while those opposed are equally entrenched. 

NFL Coach Kevin Maxen Comes Out as Gay

The Jacksonville Jaguars strength coach is believed to be the first out male coach in professional men’s sports.

Florida to Execute Killer Who Targeted Gay Men

Gary Ray Bowles, who said he hated gay people, will be executed in August for the 1994 murder of Walter Hinton in Jacksonville.

Florida Christian School Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Special Needs Student

The teacher told her employer she only wanted to help.

Trans Woman Murdered in Jacksonville Is 12th This Year

Antash'a English was shot to death Friday.

Black Trans Woman Duval Princess Shot and Killed in Jacksonville

The 24-year-old is at least the second trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American known to have died by violence this year.

Molestation Accusations Rock Fla. Ordinance Hearing

Two men who said they were sexually assaulted by gay men are opponents of a proposed bill to protect LGBT citizens in this Florida city.