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Florida Man's Husband Identified as Suspect in His Death

Timothy Floyd Smith died in a "violent attack" in March. Now police said his husband, Herbert Swilley, is a suspect.

1 Student Shot, 1 In Custody After Student Opens Fire At Florida High School
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1 Student Shot, 1 in Custody After Student Opens Fire at Fla. High School

At least one person is injured and a suspect is in custody after a shooting at Forest High School in Ocala, Fla. 

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Florida Town Comes to Aid of Trans Woman Targeted by Vandals

When a disgusting anti-trans slur was painted on the garage door of a trans woman and her partner, neighbors offered to paint the door and install surveillance cameras. 

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Love at first site: Small

We asked Advocate readers to share their true stories of Internet dating and found out that going online was a great way to meet the love of your life. That is, if he or she wasn't lying to you.

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Gay Lawmaker Wants Tampons for Female Inmates

Florida female inmates have reportedly traded sex for hygiene products in prison.

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‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Resigns From Florida House After Indictment

Rep. Joe Harding has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.  

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