Volusia

Victory for Trans Youth: Florida School District Settles Lawsuit, Will Allow Transgender Student to Use Restrooms and Locker Rooms in Accordance with Gender Identity

Submitted by Brittany on September 18, 2018 - 2:08pm

 

"Every student should have a fair chance to succeed in school, and today's victory is one step forward towards ensuring transgender students in Volusia County feel safe, valued, and respected. We are grateful to our friends at the The National Center for Lesbian Rights for their hard work to make this victory possible." - De Palazzo, Equality Florida Director of Safe & Healthy Schools

Orange commissioners back legal battle in favor of same-sex marriage

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Written by: David Breen

After an emotional hearing, Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to support the legal battle on behalf of gay couples seeking marital rights in Florida.

Commissioners voted 5-2 to join friend-of-the-court or "amicus" briefs calling on judges to overturn Florida's ban on same-sex marriage. In so doing, the county joins the city of Orlando and other governments across the state, including Broward and Alachua counties and the cities of Miami Beach, Tampa and St. Petersburg.