LOCAL: Ariana Glaser, a University of Miami journalism and music double major, won a $500 NLGJA South Florida scholarship supporting LGBTQ journalists. From reporting on music and culture to advocating for survivors, she’s building a career centered on stories that matter.
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LOCAL: Mimosas flowing, ocean waves crashing, and drag queens death-dropping on stage. A new beachside drag brunch is turning Sunday mornings in Fort Lauderdale into “Spring Break: LGBTQ edition.” Here’s what went down at the debut show.
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KEY WEST: After being discovered by Jimmy Buffett in a Honolulu surf shop, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro built a global career. Now he returns to Key West with Calm Seas, a new album inspired by ocean sounds and Hawaiian wildlife.
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This week’s issue is OUT! Golden Girls fans, this one’s for you: a drag tribute and rare behind-the-scenes reunion with the creatives behind The Golden Girls.
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OUTFAU: After nearly a decade of buildup, the Stranger Things finale left many fans frustrated. The show closes with queer storylines sidelined—another case of long-running queerbaiting.
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SPORTS: Front Runners & Walkers of Fort Lauderdale is expanding social options for queer women with a March 26 “walkie-talkie” speed-dating walk ending at Rebel Wine Bar, plus a run/walk during Wilton Women’s Week benefiting Women with Pride. Fitness meets connection.
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OP-ED: A Florida lawmaker is sounding the alarm over proposed cuts to the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program, warning 16,000+ people with HIV could lose access to lifesaving meds costing $4,000 a month. With lawsuits filed and budget battles underway, the fight isn’t over.
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LOCAL: Former GOP congressman David Jolly is courting Florida’s LGBTQ voters in his bid for governor, touring the Stonewall Museum, touting early support for marriage equality, and pitching a plan to slash home insurance costs by up to 60%.
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OUTFAU: After two months on leave over reposted content about Charlie Kirk, FAU professor Karen J. Leader was reinstated when a review found her posts were protected speech. She’s back, speaking out on free speech and online-fueled political violence.
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Our latest issue is OUT! A South Florida advocate turns lived experience into impact, proving that education and community support can build the future.
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LOCAL: Rev. Dr. Harold Marrero takes the helm at Miami-Dade’s Pridelines amid financial questions, leadership shakeups, and community backlash, pledging oversight, transparency, and a rebuild of the youth-focused LGBTQ group.
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FEATURE: After years of housing instability, “William” found stability through Palm Beach County’s H2O pilot, which pairs housing aid with healthcare and job support for people living with HIV. Early results show 84% reached self-sufficiency.
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LOCAL: Elijah Manley blasted Trump’s State of the Union as a “sad, rambling mess,” vowed accountability in November, and holds a slim poll lead in Florida’s deep-blue District 20, where the incumbent faces federal charges. Primary is August 18.
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CULTURE: An HIV veteran who helped lead the CDC’s flagship HIV survey says he refused orders to erase transgender data, withdrew an unpublished study, and ultimately resigned. He warns that censoring science harms patients and undermines public health.
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OUTFAU: Love isn’t always easy for queer and trans people in 2026—but we show up anyway. This semester, we’re amplifying queer voices, honoring Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers, and reminding our community: you are not alone.
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OutSFL is launching a 3-minute LGBTQ+ Safety Survey to measure how safe our community feels in South Florida — and how that’s changed over 5 years. Take it now.
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This week’s issue is OUT! Faith without fear: Gritz and Glitter proclaim love as a bold force for liberation.
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PETS: Meet Barney (ID 713395), a 2-year-old, 60-lb stray who knows basic commands and loves treats, walks, and sticking by your side. Possibly Lab/shepherd mix, definitely 100% ready for a family. Available at Humane Society of Broward County.
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A&E: Winter Party Festival returns to Miami Beach Feb. 26–March 2, drawing 10,000+ revelers for a week of music and dance benefiting the National LGBTQ Task Force. Beach Party at 12th Street, top international DJs, VIP perks, and the National Hotel pool bash are back.
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A&E: Grammy winner Janis Ian reflects on legacy, LGBTQ activism, Roberta Flack’s impact, her revised memoir, and being honored at the Stonewall National Museum gala—plus life with her new Portuguese Water Dog. A candid conversation with a true living legend.
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LOCAL: Five South Florida leaders were honored at the 7th annual LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards at the Broward Center, celebrating decades of giving, cultural preservation, and next-gen advocacy.
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HOT OFF THE SHELF: From dragon-fueled romantasy to gut-wrenching wartime love stories and steamy sports romance, Entangled’s latest bestsellers deliver high stakes, slow burns, and emotional payoffs you won’t forget. Your TBR just got hotter.
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OP-ED: In a blistering opinion, attorney Sabrina Haake argues Trump’s push to seize voter data and “nationalize” elections defies the Constitution and demands urgent legal action from Democratic-led states.
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KEY WEST: Artist ransome’s new exhibit at The Studios of Key West explores Bahama Village’s history, honoring the resilience and cultural legacy of its Black community through 50 intimate works. “Ghost in Bahama Village” runs through Feb. 26.
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BOOKS: A hotheaded hockey player is forced to pair skate with an “ice princess” to save her scholarship in Carli J. Corson’s sapphic YA inspired by The Cutting Edge. Packed with fierce competition, slow-burn romance, and unapologetic queer joy.
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MOVIES: Song Sung Blue follows two struggling divorcees who form a Neil Diamond tribute act, land a Pearl Jam gig, survive addiction, amputation, and a heart attack—then get summoned by Neil Diamond himself. Fame, relapse, and resilience collide.
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This week’s issue is OUT! 💘 Meet South Florida’s most eligible LGBTQ+ singles.
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OP–ED: America is enforcing one rulebook for trans people and another for everyone else — from name changes to surgeries to puberty blockers used safely for decades. The science hasn’t changed. The targets have.
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BOOKS: Inspired by sleepless nights with her toddler, Molly Harris’ new kids book Whirby uses a robot to teach kids why rest matters — with tons of beeps, bangs, and heart
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OP-ED: Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a global Puerto Rican celebration — Spanish-led, culture-forward, and impossible not to dance to
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