LGBTQ issues

Florida will no longer participate in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, drawing alarm from doctors and child welfare agencies.

Activist Chaz Stevens says the book isn't age appropriate and contains references to rape and bestiality. It's a not-so-subtle dig at Florida's recent efforts to ban books.

Florida lawmakers have cleared the way to punish the Walt Disney Corporation for its opposition to a new state law that limits school instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation. The proposals strip Disney of its ability to collect taxes and issue bonds, and eliminate a social media carveout for theme parks.

The state news release said “current evidence does not support the use of puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical procedures for children and adolescents.”

Elliot Long has a first-grade child at Classical Preparatory School. He said this bill addresses an issue that “doesn’t exist” and criticized DeSantis for signing it.

Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar says the problem with this language is that it is vague.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State Board of Education, the state Department of Education and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are named as defendants, along with the school boards in Manatee, Sarasota, Miami-Dade, St. Johns and Jackson counties.

DeSantis said parents, not teachers, should be broaching subjects of sexual orientation and gender identity with their children.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation that said Sarasota swimmer Emma Weyant is “the rightful winner” in the 500-meter freestyle after finishing second to a transgender athlete.

It stems from LGBTQ advocates and Disney employees questioning CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing Florida legislation that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

The legislature controversial legislation on abortion, immigration and a measure opponents say is intended to whitewash the teaching of history in schools and stifle workplace diversity training.

From abortion to education, here's a look at what came out of the legislative session.