Florida moves forward on proposal to deny Medicaid coverage for transgender treatments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving forward with a proposal that would deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving forward with a proposal that would deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Juneteenth Bingo: Mark these amazing Black-owned businesses off your card
A pair of Tampa Bay Area moms hope their Juneteenth Bingo game cards will spell success for Black-owned businesses.
A pair of Tampa Bay Area moms hope their Juneteenth Bingo game cards will spell success for Black-owned businesses.
Nebraska's capital city council rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance
The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.
The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.
Fight looms over transgender treatments in Medicaid
National and state legal and LGBTQ-advocacy groups are preparing to fight a move by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty-blocking medication for transgender people.
National and state legal and LGBTQ-advocacy groups are preparing to fight a move by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty-blocking medication for transgender people.
Men's World Cup will have female referees for the 1st time ever
Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar.
Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar.
1st-ever Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids unveiled as part of Mattel’s ‘most diverse’ doll line
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
Florida teacher says she was fired after discussing sexual orientation with middle school students
A Florida teacher says she revealed her sexual identity to her students only after she was asked, adding that "a lot of kids" came up to her and told her they were non-binary, bisexual, or gay. "A discussion happened in class and because of that, now I’m fired."
A Florida teacher says she revealed her sexual identity to her students only after she was asked, adding that "a lot of kids" came up to her and told her they were non-binary, bisexual, or gay. "A discussion happened in class and because of that, now I’m fired."
Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
'Prom Sovereign': Jacksonville high school adds gender-neutral title to prom court
A Jacksonville high school is the first in Florida to add a gender-neutral title, "Prom Sovereign," to prom court. Any senior can run for the new prom title, regardless of their gender identity.
A Jacksonville high school is the first in Florida to add a gender-neutral title, "Prom Sovereign," to prom court. Any senior can run for the new prom title, regardless of their gender identity.
Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
NYC mayor buys billboards in Florida to denounce controversial law, lure unhappy Floridians to move north
New York City is launching an advertising campaign in Florida with billboards across the Sunshine State, including here in Tampa, to denounce the state's controversial Parental Rights in Education law that forbids instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in grades K-3. The billboards invite Floridians unhappy with the new law to move to NYC.
New York City is launching an advertising campaign in Florida with billboards across the Sunshine State, including here in Tampa, to denounce the state's controversial Parental Rights in Education law that forbids instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in grades K-3. The billboards invite Floridians unhappy with the new law to move to NYC.
Biden says government to stand up for transgender Americans against 'hateful' state bills
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Disney no longer saying 'boys and girls' in recorded park greetings in order to promote gender inclusion
Disney is taking out "ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls" from their recorded theme park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion and create a more welcoming environment for guests who do not identify as male or female.
Disney is taking out "ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls" from their recorded theme park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion and create a more welcoming environment for guests who do not identify as male or female.
Voice your concerns: City of Tampa seeks public input on climate equity
The city of Tampa is partnering with the CLEO Institute as it develops its Climate Action and Equity Plan.
The city of Tampa is partnering with the CLEO Institute as it develops its Climate Action and Equity Plan.
Women's charitable group funds life-saving technology at St. Joseph's Hospital
March is Women's History Month and FOX 13 is are highlighting a group of women who are making a difference at a Bay Area hospital.
March is Women's History Month and FOX 13 is are highlighting a group of women who are making a difference at a Bay Area hospital.
Florida Senate passes 15-week abortion limit, bill now heads to governor's desk
The Florida Senate passed a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most bitterly disputed issues of the 2022 legislative session.
The Florida Senate passed a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most bitterly disputed issues of the 2022 legislative session.
Students across Tampa Bay walk out in protest of 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Hundreds of high school students from at least three high schools across Tampa Bay held walkouts to show their opposition to Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill that is poised to end up on the governor’s desk for a signature and to be made law.
Hundreds of high school students from at least three high schools across Tampa Bay held walkouts to show their opposition to Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill that is poised to end up on the governor’s desk for a signature and to be made law.
Controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill passes Florida House
The Florida House version of the so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill passed in a 69-47 party line vote Thursday.
The Florida House version of the so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill passed in a 69-47 party line vote Thursday.
Accessibility mats, free motorized beach wheelchairs make Clearwater Beach easier for all
Millions of tourists visit Pinellas County beaches each year, yet, for visitors and residents with disabilities, the sand can be treacherous terrain. The city of Clearwater is taking steps to increase accessibility.
Millions of tourists visit Pinellas County beaches each year, yet, for visitors and residents with disabilities, the sand can be treacherous terrain. The city of Clearwater is taking steps to increase accessibility.