PHOTOS: Thousands attend ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Orlando - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | Thousands gathered on the street corners of City Hall in downtown Orlando Oct. 18 as part of the second nationwide “No Kings” protest.
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PHOTOS: Come Out With Pride celebrates 21st year at Lake Eola - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | Thousands filled Lake Eola Park Oct. 18 to celebrate the 21st year of Come Out With Pride, considered the largest single-day LGBTQ+ event in Central Florida.
PHOTOS: Come Out With Pride parade in downtown Orlando highlights community leaders and organizations - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | A sea of rainbows filled downtown Orlando Oct. 18 as Come Out With Pride celebrated 21 years with its parade.
Orlando's Come Out With Pride celebrates 21st year with unity and resilience - Watermark Out News
One of the largest Prides in the Southeast — Come Out With Pride, Orlando’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration — will return to Lake Eola Park Oct. 18 to celebrate its 21st year and unite the community.
PHOTOS: Apopka Pride 2025 uplifts LGBTQ+ immigrants and families - Watermark Out News
APOPKA, Fla. | Hope CommUnity Center brought Pride to Apopka Oct. 11 for the third year, a response to the need for safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ immigrants and working class families.
PHOTOS: Pride Chamber celebrates resilience at 2025 Pride in Business Awards and Gala in Orlando - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | The Pride Chamber presented its Pride in Business Awards and Gala Sept. 27, celebrating resilience at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando International Airport.
PHOTOS: Pride Chamber celebrates resilience at 2025 Pride in Business Awards and Gala in Orlando - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | The Pride Chamber presented its Pride in Business Awards and Gala Sept. 27, celebrating resilience at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando International Airport.
PHOTOS: 'We Will Not Be Erased' protest held at Orlando City Hall - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | A small group of protesters chalked the sidewalk and pavement surrounding City Hall in downtown Orlando Sept. 28 for the “We Will Not Be Erased” protest.
New and reimagined safe spaces give LGBTQ+ Floridians somewhere to celebrate - Watermark Out News
LGBTQ+ Floridians have found refuge in Central Florida and Tampa Bay for decades, building community not just in our homes but through our safe havens. Some have been restaurants, some have been bars and some have been hotels, while some have even been all three.
Orlando Police investigating incident outside of Pulse - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | The Orlando Police Department is investigating an incident outside of the Pulse site after a local activist said he was assaulted Sept. 13.
PHOTOS: Orlando's Outpost Neighborhood Tavern celebrates grand opening - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | Outpost Neighborhood Tavern held its official ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 5 with over 30 guests and political leaders.
SAVOY Orlando installs LGBTQ+ window art to 'make a statement for the community' - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | SAVOY Orlando installed new Pride window art Sept. 3 to “make a statement for the community.”
Appeals court upholds injunction on Trump’s gender marker passport policy - Watermark Out News
A federal court rejected an appeal by President Donald Trump‘s administration Sept. 4 to deny transgender and nonbinary Americans passports that reflect their gender identities.
V.E. Schwab sinks her teeth into toxic lesbian vampire tale 'Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil' - Watermark Out News
In author V.E. Schwab’s latest release, “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil,” three lesbian women are turned into vampires and go through different manifestations of desire and longing.
Multiple protesters arrested, freed at Pulse crosswalk - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | Three protestors were arrested at the Pulse memorial crosswalk Aug. 31 and charged with defacing a traffic device.
Florida investigating Orange County over DEI initiatives after DOGE audit - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia issued investigative subpoenas Aug. 27 to Orange County employees as the state’s DOGE team seeks documents related to the county’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Orlando businesses respond to removal of Pulse crosswalk - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | In response to the removal of Orlando’s rainbow crosswalk near Pulse, owner of Se7en Bites Trina Gregory will open 49 of her private parking spots to local artists who will transform them into vibrant works of art.
PHOTOS: Orlando rallies at Pulse after Florida removes rainbow crosswalk - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | Over 100 protesters gathered at the interim Pulse memorial Aug. 21 after the Florida Department of Transportation removed its nearby rainbow crosswalk.
Orlando's rainbow crosswalk near Pulse has been removed - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | The rainbow crosswalk installed near Pulse was removed early Aug. 21.
Federal judge backs Hillsborough teacher in Florida pronoun law challenge - Watermark Out News
A U.S. district judge said Aug. 13 that a 2023 Florida law restricting pronouns that transgender teachers can use to identify themselves violates a federal civil rights law.
Orlando Museum of Art receives $2.4M in state funding - Watermark Out News
ORLANDO | The Orlando Museum of Art received $2.4 million in state funding Aug. 15 to support critical infrastructure improvements at the museum.
Delray Beach may be forced to remove LGBTQ+ Pride intersection - Watermark Out News
Delray Beach, Fla. | Delray Beach has decided to postponed a decision on the potential removal its Pride intersection— for now — a move made Aug. 12 by the majority of city commissioners.
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.
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.
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