Miami Beach requests hearing over pride crosswalk
The fight over pride continues, Miami Beach City leaders passing several resolutions in today's city council meeting regarding the rainbow crosswalk on 12th Street and Ocean Drive.
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The fight over pride continues, Miami Beach City leaders passing several resolutions in today's city council meeting regarding the rainbow crosswalk on 12th Street and Ocean Drive.
An emergency meeting is planned for Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale as that city and others across Florida are facing state orders to remove rainbow crosswalks by early next month.
The Florida Department of Transportation has told Delray Beach and Key West to remove rainbow-painted crosswalks and murals by next month, warning the state will cover them and bill the cities if they don’t, citing a law banning painted roads.
From Washington, D.C., to Kathmandu and beyond, enormous crowds gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ community at Pride parades across the globe.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
Attendees said that this year's parade has a different feel since it's happening during a flurry of policy changes coming out of Washington, D.C.
A Florida senator filed a bill that would restrict the types of flags that can be displayed at government buildings.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
The demonstration happened despite an order from Governor DeSantis that cities can only use red, white, and blue lights on their bridges as part of what he's calling "Freedom Summer."
A South Florida couple credits their long-lasting love, now in their fourth decade, to having "no secrets."
On Monday, Miami police unveiled an LGBTQ+ Pride-wrapped vehicle.
This year's theme was Pride, Progress, and Perseverance
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo raised questions about the future of the monuments bill
Players are now able to represent social causes with stick tape during warm-ups, practices, and games, a complete reversal from earlier this month.
The letter did not include any specific demands nor did it outline how the attorneys general believe the campaign could violate child protection laws.
During Pride 2003, thousands of volunteers unfurled Gilbert Baker's 1.25-mile-long flag down the entire length of Duval Street
Cristian Benavides explains how fears over safety have led to the cancellation of some Pride events.
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Target is removing some merchandise and making other changes after backlash over some LGBTQ+ merchandise in the company's Pride collection.
21 and older restrictions have been placed on other pride events
The stage was being set Monday for this weekend's Miami Beach Pride Celebration even though a cloud hangs over it this year.
Community leaders kicked off the first event for Miami Beach Pride Friday.
A federal appeals court Wednesday refused to reconsider a decision that struck down measures passed in Palm Beach County and Boca Raton to ban the controversial practice known as "conversion therapy."
Despite all the love, similar pride celebration around the country has been marred by violence.
A Salvation Army bell ringer caused a disturbance outside a Florida Publix, allegedly confronting shoppers and attacking a store manager.
A deadly fire is under investigation in Davie, officials say.
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
A neighbor dispute escalated into a fatal shooting at a Lauderhill apartment complex late Christmas night, police said.
All southbound lanes of I-95 near NW 79th Street reopened Friday morning after a truck fire caused heavy smoke and major traffic delays.
A Salvation Army bell ringer caused a disturbance outside a Florida Publix, allegedly confronting shoppers and attacking a store manager.
A deadly fire is under investigation in Davie, officials say.
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
A neighbor dispute escalated into a fatal shooting at a Lauderhill apartment complex late Christmas night, police said.
All southbound lanes of I-95 near NW 79th Street reopened Friday morning after a truck fire caused heavy smoke and major traffic delays.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.