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A queer pro-Palestine protester was shoved by a police officer. Now she's been charged (exclusive)

The protester shoved by an Orlando police officer in a viral clip tells The Advocate what happened at the Queers for Palestine rally, and what comes next.

Florida man who threatened judge over 'don't say gay' suit gets five-year sentence

Stephen Jay Thorn, a retired teacher, was incensed that the judge dismissed a challenge to the law and made light of bullying.

This Orlando team is headed to the Gay Softball World Series — and they need your help (exclusive)

Dan Lanini, shortstop on the Orlando Onslaught, tells The Advocate about his team's first-ever appearance in the Gay Softball World Series.

Musical 'From Here,' dealing with Pulse tragedy, to make New York debut

"That moment intersects with the daily drama of the show" about a group of queer friends in Orlando, says playwright Donald Rupe.

Political leaders call for honoring Pulse victims with action

“We have a saying that birthed out of the Pulse tragedy in Orlando, and it's that we don't just honor them with empty words or hollow sympathies. We honor those stolen from us with action,” said Brandon Wolf.

Pulse shooting remains a grim moment in LGBTQ+ history 8 years later

Forty-nine people were killed that night.

Club Q, Pulse, and an Ohio firebombing: Why these drag queen survivors are sharing their stories (exclusive)

Drag queens who survived the Club Q mass shooting, the Pulse Massacre, and a Ohio church firebombing tell The Advocate about a coalition they've formed to support drag artists in the face of violence.

'Beloved' Virginia professor found dead at gay men's sauna after vanishing from conference

Averett University psychology professor David Hanbury, 37, was found deceased Saturday at the popular gay men's sauna Club Orlando.

The next Pulse shooting could be prevented by credit card companies, says Florida congressman

Proposed legislation, if passed, would stop states from prohibiting the creation of a merchant code for guns. The Pulse shooter reportedly had almost $30,000 in credit charges on guns and ammunitions.

Florida man arrested for defacing Pride intersection painted to honor Pulse nightclub victims

It’s the second time the intersection, dedicated to survivors and victims of the Pulse massacre, has been defaced.

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.

Orlando Takes Charge of Rebooted Pulse Memorial Planning

The memorial will be dedicated to the 49 people killed in the massacre at Pulse nightclub. The shift marks less a torch passing and more a takeover following a year of controversy over the management of the planning.

Lesbian Florida Politician Celebrates Her Win With Drag Queen at Victory Party

"I'm ecstatic, and yes I had a drag queen at my victory party,” Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan said.

Pulse Shooting Museum Plans Scrapped by Foundation

The news comes only days after the city of Orlando announced it would try to buy the location of the nightclub site.

Washington Times Writer Condemns Trans Kids' Parents With Bible Verse Suggesting Execution

Cheryl Chumley denies that she wished death for the parents of a transgender girl who was grand marshal of the Orlando Pride parade.

Suspect Arrested in Vandalism at Two Orlando LGBTQ+ Centers

Murals at the centers were spray-painted with hateful graffiti and images.

Pulse Nightclub Shooting Remembered Amid Calls for Action

President Joe Biden in 2021 declared the site of the Orlando nightclub as a national memorial.

Pat Robertson, Conservative Anti-LGBTQ+ Televangelist, Dies at 93

Robertson helped imbue the Republican Party with conservative Christianity, turning it in the nightmare it is today.

Florida Traffic Sign Hacked to Display 'Kill All Gays'

The incident occurred on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

LGBTQ+ Activists Speak Out as Florida Considers Loosening Gun Access

Florida's Speaker of the House introduced a bill this week allowing concealed weapons to be carried without a permit.