Statements & Press Releases

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Equality Florida Condemns Signing of Anti-Diversity in Local Government Bill
Tallahassee, FL — Equality Florida strongly condemns Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the sweeping and dangerously vague “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill (HB1001 / SB1134), legislation designed to intimidate cities and counties that celebrate and support the diverse communities they serve.
Statewide
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Retaliation Against The AIDS Healthcare Foundation By The DeSantis Administration Puts Lives At Risk
The Florida Department of Health has notified the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) that it will not renew contracts that are critical to maintaining HIV testing and treatment services, STI treatment, and housing support for those living with HIV.
HIV
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Equality Florida Welcomes Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio as Deputy Director of Communications
Equality Florida Welcomes Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio as Deputy Director of Communications ORLANDO, Fla.
Statewide
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Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding (Release)
Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding Tallahassee, FL — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that includes emergency stopgap funding to restore access to HIV medications for more than 10,000 Floridians through the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), effective immediately.
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Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding
Tallahassee, FL — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that includes emergency stopgap funding to restore access to HIV medications for more than 10,000 Floridians through the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), effective immediately.
Statewide
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Florida Passes Sweeping, Dangerous Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Advocates say the fight is far from over, vowing to challenge the law in courts and continue working with local leaders to protect LGBTQ visibility and inclusion.
Statewide
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Equality Florida Responds to Florida Senate Passing Sweeping “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” Bill
Florida Senate Passes Sweeping “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” Bill Legislation Threatens Pride Festivals, Cultural Events, Public Health Programs, and Local Officials; Final House Vote Expected Before Measure Heads to Governor Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Senate passed one of the most sweeping and punitive bills of the 2026 legislative session, the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill ( HB 1001…
Equality
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Equality Florida Attends D.C. People’s State of the Union, Raising the Alarm on the Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Bills in Florida
Equality Florida's Jennifer Solomon attended the D.C. People's State of the Union with members of Congress to warn the nation about Florida's slate of anti-LGBTQ bills targeting parents, educators, healthcare providers, and local governments.
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As DeSantis’ Censorship Agenda Escalates, Lawmakers Poised to Advance Sweeping Anti-DEI Bill and Two Additional Anti-LGBTQ Proposals
Equality Florida warned that Florida lawmakers were advancing the sweeping 'Anti-Diversity in Local Government' bill (HB 1001/SB 1134), which would bar cities from sponsoring Pride and recognizing Black History Month, alongside the 'Don't Say Gay or Trans at Work' and 'More Lawsuits for Teachers and Doctors' bills.
LGBTQ
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Equality Florida Condemns Trump’s Racist Attack On President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Equality Florida condemned President Trump for posting a racist video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, calling it intentional white supremacy made worse by its timing during Black History Month and demanding elected officials speak out.
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