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Stonewall Museum revokes membership after Visit Florida kills LGBTQ+ marketing effort

The Fort Lauderdale-based organization said the destination marketing organization returned the museum’s $475 annual fee.

Could Florida Finally Pass LGBT-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Law?

The Sunshine State remains one of the biggest without such a law, but this year backers are feeling hopeful.

Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida's Governor Race

Ron DeSantis, a Trump acolyte who waged a race-baiting campaign, will be the Sunshine State's next governor.

The Advocate's Big Four Report: Florida

The Advocate continues its coverage of four swing states this week with Florida, which went red in 2004 and infamously decided the 2000 election for George W. Bush. Today's story is the first of four pieces focusing on the Sunshine State's political dynamics, LGBT concerns, and how it all will play out on Election Day.

Inside the Lines

One In 10 Florida Girls Sexually Assaulted, LGB Face Greater Risk

One in five bisexual girls of middle and high school age reported a forced sexual encounter, according to a new report.

Orlando, Fla.

A haven for LGBT folks of all ages in the Sunshine State.

Neo-Nazis Parade Around Florida Chanting ‘Jews Will Not Replace Us’

Some of the neo-Nazis took their hatred on the road to the Sunshine State from Ohio, Wisconsin and Maine.

Meet the Candidates: Florida's Jennifer Webb

Not everyone in the Sunshine State believe climate change is real. Jennifer Webb is definitely not one of those people.

Some Fla. Republicans Support LGBT Rights Bill

Bucking tradition, Sunshine State Rep. Holly Raschein and other members of her party have come out in favor of protecting LGBT people from discrimination.

Florida's LGBTQ+ Activists Plan to Fight Back Against DeSantis's  ‘Slate of Hate’

Activists say more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the recent legislative session.

Pam Bondi Working Overtime to Stop Fla. Same-Sex Marriages

Florida's thrice-engaged Attorney General has submitted a flurry of briefs to stop same-sex marriages from starting.

WATCH: Fla. Supreme Court Asked to Review Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Same-sex marriage in the Sunshine State could soon be determined by the state's Supreme Court.

Shevrin Jones & Michele Rayner Make LGBTQ+ Election History in Florida

The Sunshine State elected its first out LGBTQ+ state senator and the first Black queer woman to the Florida legislature.

Watch Florida's Pam Bondi Pretend She Didn't Stab Us in the Back

Anderson Cooper wouldn't let the Republican official off the hook for perpetuating homophobia in the Sunshine State.

In Florida, There Was Actually Lots of Good Election News

Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and Senator Bill Nelson may be struggling, but plenty of wins were notched in the Sunshine State on Tuesday.

Supreme Court Rejects Florida; Marriages to Begin January 6

It's more bad news for antigay Florida attorney general Pam Bondi, as the nation's highest court rejects her request to delay marriage equality in the Sunshine State after January 6.