Watermark Out News • 14th August 2025

Orlando’s Theatre South Playhouse brings back 'Ride the Cyclone' for another run - Watermark Out News

Orlando’s longest-running musical, “Ride the Cyclone,” returned to Theatre South Playhouse in Marketplace at Dr Phillips last month and plays until Aug. 31.

Watermark Out News • 14th August 2025

Orange County School Board will recognize LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month this year - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | The Orange County School Board rejected a bid Aug. 12 to remove the annual proclamation declaring LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month on the district’s list of officially recognized celebrations.

Watermark Out News • 13th August 2025

‘Sister Act’ brings musical comedy and sisterhood to Dr. Phillips Center - Watermark Out News

The uplifting musical comedy “Sister Act” will shine a light on the power of sisterhood and self-discovery at the Dr. Phillips Center Aug. 15-17.

Watermark Out News • 12th August 2025

'Rock of Ages' brings 80s rock nostalgia to Sanford - Watermark Out News

In a time of big bands playing 80s rock with even bigger hair, “Rock of Ages” is a jukebox musical built around classic rock songs of the decade.

Watermark Out News • 8th August 2025

Orange County Commission approves ICE agreement, eyes potential legal challenges - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 to approve a controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement Warrant Service Officer Agreement addendum on Aug. 5.

Watermark Out News • 6th August 2025

Florida renews bid to enact 'anti-drag' law amid legal challenges - Watermark Out News

Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration has renewed efforts to enforce a 2023 law utilized to prohibit youth from attending drag shows, even as the measure continues to face legal challenges.

Watermark Out News • 31st July 2025

PHOTOS: LGBT+ Center Orlando celebrates Orlando's 150th anniversary with neighborhood cleanup - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Volunteers gathered at the LGBT+ Center Orlando July 31 for a neighborhood cleanup to celebrate Orlando’s 150th anniversary in partnership with the Mills 50 District and Keep Orlando Beautiful.

Watermark Out News • 30th July 2025

PHOTOS: Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet kicks off Florida House campaign - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Over 100 people attended Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet‘s official campaign kickoff for Florida House District 42 at The Abbey July 29.

Watermark Out News • 24th July 2025

After years of setbacks, Pulse memorial moves forward with city support - Watermark Out News

The Pulse nightclub is set to be demolished, and a permanent memorial is expected to be built in its place by 2027.

Watermark Out News • 11th July 2025

Florida Department of Transportation threatens city funding over street murals like rainbow crosswalks - Watermark Out News

The Florida Department of Transportation issued a sweeping memo July 2 threatening to withhold funding from cities over any “pavement surface markings” that aren’t “uniform and consistent.”

Watermark Out News • 10th July 2025

Florida clinics continue free HIV testing after federal cuts - Watermark Out News

While some HIV prevention program funding ended in June, organizations have long been preparing to keep meeting their patients’ needs.

Watermark Out News • 3rd July 2025

Goodwill Central Florida’s queer VP helps uplift vulnerable communities - Watermark Out News

The Good Page features positive LGBTQ+ news in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, uplifting and inspiring stories highlighting locals in our community. In this issue we introduce Dr. Bahíyyah Maroon, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s vice president of mission impact.

Watermark Out News • 30th June 2025

Central Florida Softball League revises LGBTQ+ roster policy after player backlash - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Central Florida Softball League announced it was updating its team roster requirements June 26 after players voiced their concerns over a “reverse discriminatory rule.”

Watermark Out News • 30th June 2025

Equality Florida Action PAC endorses Anna V. Eskamani for Orlando mayor - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Equality Florida Action PAC endorsed Representative Anna V. Eskamani June 30 in the LGBTQ+ ally’s race for Orlando mayor.

Watermark Out News • 19th June 2025

Orlando's Theatre South Playhouse stages timely 'Spring Awakening' - Watermark Out News

Located in an intimate venue inside Orlando’s Theatre South Playhouse, “Spring Awakening” — which ends its run June 20-22 — reminds audiences of the consequences we suffer when hiding from the truth.

Watermark Out News • 19th June 2025

Hope & Help appoints Thresa Giles as chief executive officer - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Hope & Help has announced the appointment of Thresa Giles as its new chief executive officer.

Watermark Out News • 18th June 2025

College Park Diner, Orlando’s oldest, abruptly closes after health code violations - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | College Park Diner, formerly College Park Cafe and Orlando’s oldest diner, has closed its doors, according to a statement from owners Joey Eckenfels and Alan Saunders.

Watermark Out News • 16th June 2025

PHOTOS: Thousands of Floridians join 'No Kings' protests against Trump administration - Watermark Out News

Floridians in over 70 cities — including Tallahassee, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tampa — gathered statewide June 14 for the nationwide “No Kings Day” protests, speaking out against Donald Trump’s administration.

Watermark Out News • 13th June 2025

Winter Park proclaims June as Pride Month, honors diversity and remembers Pulse anniversary - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | The City of Winter Park proclaimed June as Pride Month at their commission meeting June 11 inside City Hall.

Watermark Out News • 12th June 2025

DeSantis omits LGBTQ+ and Latino communities from Pulse remembrance statement - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Governor Ron DeSantis released his memorandum for Pulse Remembrance Day, omitting LGBTQ+ and Latino people from his statement.

Watermark Out News • 10th June 2025

PHOTOS: Girls in Wonderland celebrates 25 years - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Girls in Wonderland marked 25 years of celebration June 5-8 at the Springhill Suites/Townhill Suites by Marriott in Winter Garden.

Watermark Out News • 5th June 2025

Comedian Erin Foley to headline Girls in Wonderland’s 25th anniversary with evening of laughs - Watermark Out News

Stand-up comedian, comedic actress and writer Erin Foley will be headlining Girls in Wonderland June 6 with two hilarious shows.

Watermark Out News • 3rd June 2025

Orlando business owners organize petition to stop proposed midnight closures  - Watermark Out News

ORLANDO | Michael Vacirca, owner and co-founder of the soon-to-open Anthem, launched a petition to plead with the Orlando City Council to reject the midnight closure proposal.

Watermark Out News • 3rd June 2025

Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor fatally shot by neighbor, police say - Watermark Out News

Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on “King of the Hill” and “Parks and Recreation,” was fatally shot outside his Texas home, authorities said June 2. He was 59.