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Ron DeSantis cheers as University of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ president fires all diversity staff

A memo to employees cited a new regulation for the Board of Governors, a DeSantis-controlled board setting policies for the State University System.

Gay Student's Admission Allegedly Rescinded by Florida University

Gianna Palmo says Palm Beach Atlantic University withdrew its offer because of an Instagram post of her kissing her girlfriend by a Pride flag.

Ron DeSantis Kills Diversity and Inclusion Programs at Florida Universities

A number of students, including LGBTQ+ students, protested the event.

Betsy DeVos Is Booed During University Commencement Speech in Florida

Graduating students of Bethune-Cookman University in Florida, a historically-black university, turn their backs on their commencement speaker, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Ben Sasse Is University of Florida's New President

The University of Florida's Board of Trustees approved his presidency unanimously despite a faculty vote of no-confidence.

Campus Pride Dumps Florida and Texas Universities from Best of Best List

Campus Pride ranks the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities.

‘No Confidence’ in Anti-LGBTQ+ Senator Ben Sasse, UF Faculty Says

Sasse, a Republican senator from Nebraska, is under consideration to become the University of Florida's next president. 

Anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Ben Sasse Met With Protests Over Fla. University Job

Sasse, of Nebraska, has been recommended to serve as president of the University of Florida. However, students aren't impressed.

Investigation Finds FAMU Ignored Hazing Regulations

An investigation launched by the Florida Board of Governors after the hazing-related death of 26-year-old gay drum major Robert Champion, found that Florida A&M University ignored state and local regulations intended to prevent such practices.

WATCH: Did Frat Boot Fla. Student for Being Gay?

George Dumont, a sophomore at the University of Central Florida, has posted a YouTube video claiming that antigay views were behind his sudden removal from a Beta Theta Pi pledge process last fall.

Out with the mayors

University of Toronto business professor Richard Florida wrote in his best-selling book The Rise of the Creative Class that a large gay presence helps a city's economic performance. So we asked the mayors of five cities: "Why should young gay professionals move to your city?"

'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.

Donald Trump’s LGBTQ+ Record Touted on Bizarre Ads in Iowa

Nobody knows where they’re coming from or who’s paying for them.

DeSantis Demands Information on Gender-Affirming Care Provided by Schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to target the LGBTQ+ community.

Fla. Lawmaker Accused of Sexually Harassing Man Won’t Seek Reelection

The representative had been expected to become Florida's next House minority leader.

Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Democrat Nate Douglas says it's time Orlando voters kick a homophobe out of Florida's legislature

"Right now, we’re seeing a large push for authoritarianism, where we have the state government telling people how they can live their lives, who they can love, how they can express themselves," says out Florida House candidate Nate Douglas.

Florida Democratic Leader Accused of Sexually Harassing Man

State Rep. Ramon Alexander says the relationship was consensual.

Florida Health Dept. Attacks All Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

They oppose even social transition, which recommends simply using affirming language for questioning youth.