Gay Marriage Backers to Protest Wedding

After claiming he had a neutral "live and let live" attitude about it, Florida Governor Charlie Crist switched his opinion and backed the state's new amendment banning same-sex marriage. As a result, his upcoming wedding's gonna get a few extra guests. Some of whom suspect that Charlie's a closet case himself.

Key West Gearing Up for Womenfest 2008

Didn't get enough cute chickies and lesbian solidarity during Pride Month? Get a week more of girl-style gay-osity in September via Womenfest! Just be sure to get an even tan, though. That swimming pool is clothing-optional.

Do Rainbows Cause Humpiness?

Link A Florida high school principal believes that just seeing an image of a rainbow will people to visualize gay sex immediately and lunge for the loins of others. Therefore, no students -- straight or gay -- will be allowed to fly those colors. And then the ACLU stepped in.

Suspect Nabbed in Florida Lesbian Shooting

Link Fort Lauderdale cops have nabbed a perp in the killing of a woman and the wounding of her partner outside a video store. The couple's baby was in the car but luckily escaped injury.

Gay Political Clout Growing in South Florida

Link Although the Sunshine State has plenty of gay hotspots -- Key West and Fort Lickerdale, uh Lauderdale, among them -- it's not known as a terribly gay-friendly state. But political-minded queers are working to change that by making their presence known via the voting booth.

Dying Lesbian's Partner Denied Visitation

Link Janice Langbehn and Lisa Pond had been a couple for 18 years, but when Lisa was suddenly hospitalized, Florida state law and the hospital prevented Lisa from spending her last moment with Janice -- and her own children.

Florida Teen Sues School Over T-Shirt Flap

Link Heather Gillman didn't expect to end up in trouble for wearing a T-shirt that encouraged fair treatment for gay folks, but her high school had other ideas. Now there's a lawsuit, and the ACLU is involved. The kicker? Heather's straight.

Florida Could Vote to Ban Gay Marriage

Link It's already impossible for LGBT folks to adopt. Now, the Sunshine State is considering joining the other 18 states that have made amendments to their constitutions to ban same-sex marriage outright.

Prison Guards Face Heat for Allowing Wedding

Link With the support of their pals, two Florida inmates were wed in a lovely makeshift ceremony complete with wedding cake, music and a reception. So what's the fuss? Apparently the pink bows were made with government forms -- thus making it seem partially sanctioned by the prison system. Scandal! The Smoking Gun is there...