Feb. 28 is HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day, dedicated to raising awareness about the injustices faced by people living with HIV due to outdated and discriminatory laws. Initiated by the Sero Project and the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, this day amplifies the voices of those criminalized based on their HIV status and advocates for change.

As soon as my husband and I stepped into Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras media event on Feb. 1, we knew we were in for something special. The air buzzed with excitement, music pulsed through the streets, and everywhere we turned, the scent of sizzling meats, buttery pastries, and exotic spices filled the air. It wasn’t just a food festival — it was a full-on cultural celebration.

Lady Phyll says she will be leaving X, Madonna encourages the LGBTQ community to not give up the fight, and Troye Sivan plays a new Grindr ad campaign.

One of the busiest nights in the hospitality industry is Valentine’s Day and with the holiday falling on a Friday this year, making your reservation well in advance is more important than ever. Here is what some area restaurants and shops are offering.

There’s something magical about dining under the Miami Beach stars, the ocean breeze carrying the hum of nearby nightlife, and the promise of an elegant meal on the horizon.

I have a special fondness for the location of Camille’s.