By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics MIAMI, FL — (November 19, 2025) — Seven Florida municipalities have earned perfect scores on the Human Rights Campaign’s newly released Municipal Equality Index, a nationwide report evaluating how cities support LGBTQ-inclusive laws, policies, and services. The cities receiving 100% ratings this year are [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics Fort Myers Pride Put on Hold LAS VEGAS — (September 28, 2025) — Organizers of Pride Southwest Florida (SWFL) in Fort Myers announced they will not hold their annual celebration this November, citing a lack of sponsorship dollars and planning time. Related Coverage Links [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — LGBT Politics TAMPA, FL — (September 15, 2025) — Florida LGBTQ Democrats are sounding the alarm that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies may be preparing a new wave of attacks on funding for community programs. Related Coverage Links on JRL CHARTS: • Get the Latest in LGBT [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — LGBT Politics USA VERO BEACH, FL — (July 24, 2025) — Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has subpoenaed an LGBTQ-friendly restaurant over a Pride event it hosted last month, escalating tensions between Republican state officials and queer community organizers. Related Coverage Links on JRL CHARTS: • Get [...]
PETERSBURG, FL — (04-14-23) — Equality Florida took the extraordinary step of issuing a travel advisory for the LGBTQ Community, women and minorities on Wednesday, when they issued a warning of the risks posed to the health, safety, and freedom of LGBTQ Americans traveling to Florida. Equality Florida says it was prompted to issue the [...]