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Mitch PerryFebruary 3, 2015

Same-sex marriage has been the law of the land in Florida for a month, but according to a new St. Pete Polls survey, 38.5 percent consider that a “bad thing.” The question asked of Floridians in the survey was about the fact that same-sex marriage is now legal. Did they think that a good thing, […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 3, 2015

Same-sex marriage has been the law of the land in Florida for a month, but according to a new St. Pete Polls survey, 38.5 percent consider that a “bad thing.” The question asked of Floridians in the survey was about the fact that same-sex marriage is now legal. Did they think that a good thing, […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 23, 2015

January 6 was a monumental day as marriage equality finally came to Florida, and loving same-sex couples were granted the legal right to marry. Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel’s decision not only sparked jubilant celebrations across the state, it also served as an important reminder of the impact the judicial system has on critical issues, including […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 22, 2015

January 6 was a monumental day as marriage equality finally came to Florida, and loving same-sex couples were granted the legal right to marry. Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel’s decision not only sparked jubilant celebrations across the state, it also served as an important reminder of the impact the judicial system has on critical issues, including […]

Julie DelegalJanuary 14, 2015

I live in paradise. A broad, blue river runs through my city, crossed by seven bridges – three or four of them works of art in themselves. The skyline at night, sparkling in the mirror-blackness of the St. Johns, never fails to take my breath away. I love Jacksonville as I would a member of […]

Julie DelegalJanuary 14, 2015

I live in paradise. A broad, blue river runs through my city, crossed by seven bridges – three or four of them works of art in themselves. The skyline at night, sparkling in the mirror-blackness of the St. Johns, never fails to take my breath away. I love Jacksonville as I would a member of […]

Melissa RossJanuary 14, 2015

A controversial courthouse decision in Northeast Florida was held up to national ridicule Tuesday night by The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart. Duval County Clerk of Court Ronnie Fussell (along with his counterparts in Clay and Baker counties) closed the courthouse chapel in downtown Jacksonville to ALL couples, after same-sex marriage became legal last week in […]

Marc YachtJanuary 6, 2015

In August a federal judge struck down Florida’s same sex marriage ban. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle noted in his ruling that his is now one of 19 federal courts that have struck down state laws that bar gay and lesbian couples from marrying. Gay marriage opponents continue to raise barriers to same-sex couples desiring […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 6, 2015

Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage ended statewide at the stroke of midnight Monday, and court clerks in some Florida counties wasted no time, issuing marriage licenses and performing weddings for same-sex couples overnight. But they were beaten to the punch by a Miami judge who found no need to wait until the statewide ban expired. […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 6, 2015

Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage ended statewide at the stroke of midnight Monday, and court clerks in some Florida counties wasted no time, issuing marriage licenses and performing weddings for same-sex couples overnight. But they were beaten to the punch by a Miami judge who found no need to wait until the statewide ban expired. […]

Tag: Gay marriage

New survey shows 39 percent of Floridians think legal gay marriage a “bad thing”

New survey shows 39 percent of Floridians think legal gay marriage a "bad thing"

Mark Ferrulo: Marriage equality underscores vital role of our courts

Mark Ferrulo: Marriage equality underscores vital role of our courts

Julie Delegal: Axe Handle Saturday dims; Civil Rights Saturday shines

Julie Delegal: New milestone joins Axe Handle Saturday – Civil Rights Saturday

No lawsuit yet on wedding chapel courthouse closing lawsuit in Duval County

Marc Yacht: Gay marriage 'Taint nobody's business' except the couple's

After Miami’s kickoff, gays marry across Florida

After Miami's kickoff, gays marry across Florida