Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.

St. Cloud Council spars over Pride Month proclamation, adds security for upcoming event

Tensions flared during a meeting of the St. Cloud City Council on Wednesday over the city’s handling of its annual Pride in the Cloud event and the broader issue of recognizing Pride Month.

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids

The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.

Florida man accused of threatening Orlando pride event

A Central Florida man is facing federal charges after authorities say he posted an online threat targeting an LGBTQ+ pride event in Orlando, just days before its scheduled start.

2025 Pulse Remembrance Ceremony: Full Service

Nine years after the deadly mass Pulse nightclub shooting, the City of Orlando hosted its annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday.

Orlando celebrates 9th annual Pride CommUNITY Rainbow Run

Community members across Central Florida came together on Saturday to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting through the ninth annual Pride CommUNITY Rainbow Run in downtown Orlando.

Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond

The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.

Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says

Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.

Brevard County commissioners vote down funding for LGBTQ+ event, Space Coast Pride-Fest

The Brevard County Commission has denied a $5,000 grant request intended to support the annual Space Coast Pride-Fest in Melbourne, an event that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community.

Federal court halts Trump’s transgender passport restrictions

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning the use of “X" gender markers on passports, siding with the ACLU and LGBTQ+ plaintiffs who argued the policy was discriminatory.

Community stands with Florida teacher who lost job
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Parents, teachers and students are rallying in support of a Florida teacher who is losing her job. Her teacher contract is not being resigned for never year, because she used a student's preferred name without their parent's permission which violated state law. A petition to get the Brevard County teacher's contract renewed has more than 10,000 signatures.

Activist, former athlete Riley Gaines speaks out against Maine's transgender policies
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Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce a civil lawsuit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state's policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls? sports, a move that would violate state law. At the event, Bondi was joined by several key speakers, including former athlete and anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.

FULL: DOJ files lawsuit against Maine over transgender policies
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Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce enforcement actions against the state of Maine for violating Title IX. Bondi says a civil lawsuit will be filed against Maine over its transgender policies. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls? sports, a move that would violate state law. Supporters of President Donald Trump?s executive order argue it protects the integrity of women?s sports under Title IX, which a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination.

Families offered tour of Orlando Pulse sight
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It's been nine years since the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting, and the community is still trying to heal from the tragedy. Families and survivors of the shooting got an email today inviting them to apply to go inside the building before it's torn down. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks to some of the family members, who say it would be meaningful for them to go back to the building.

School district sticks by decision after teacher loses job
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The Brevard County School District says it's sticking by Florida law and not renewing a teacher's contract after she called a student by their preferred name without parental approval. The decision has sparked protests by students, but the district says there are consequences for actions.