Sworn members of the Wilton Manors Police Department (WMPD) are among the lowest paid in South Florida. Now they and the city are working to change that, but are coming at the challenge from two very different places.
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Camdyn Rider, a 21-year-old pregnant trans man, was murdered by his partner outside his Winter Haven home on July 21, the Human Rights Campaign has announced.
The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach has moved to a new location. Owner, artist and curator Rolando Chang Barrero has gathered diverse pieces of art from multiple LGBTQ artists to showcase at the Grand Opening on Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. The exhibit, entitled “Florida! See it Like a Native,” was curated by a panel of local judges.
“Pardon our mess, and come on in!” It’s been nearly four months since record rainfall flooded much of Broward County, and people and businesses are still recovering and rebuilding, including Broward House.
Jinkx Monsoon is well aware that Florida is a hot mess. Sure there are hurricanes, oppressive heat, and the ubiquitous “Florida Man.” But it was Florida’s political environment that almost canceled the South Florida stop on her Everything At Stake tour.
Plans for a hotel on Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors are getting a lot of positive feedback. The first look came last month, when CANA invited the developer to discuss the proposal. The room was packed and reception for the 123 room hotel, set to be built on the site of the old funeral home, was good.
Dozens of islands dot the Caribbean, each offering their own unique culture of food, music, and stories. Now the diaspora of the Caribbean archipelago are celebrating their Pride.
Back in April, hundreds of drag performers and their supporters gathered in Tallahassee to protest the anti-drag laws sweeping through the capital. Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies wanted to classify drag as adult entertainment, putting a chokehold on public Pride events as well as drag story times.
A night out with friends and a walk home while belting out Cher songs. That was the evening Greg Breidenbach was expecting. But it took a violent and hateful turn when he was blindsided, beaten, and left for dead.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a parent, teacher, student, or a very involved guncle, back to school can be a very stressful time. That’s especially true for LGBTQ students and allies at this moment in Florida.
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