WEATHER ALERT
Appeals court keeps block on Florida drag show law in Hamburger Mary’s lawsuit
Read full article: Appeals court keeps block on Florida drag show law in Hamburger Mary’s lawsuitA block on Florida’s law preventing children from attending sexually explicit live performances will remain in place statewide, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Florida asks appeals court to put drag show law ruling on hold
Read full article: Florida asks appeals court to put drag show law ruling on holdGov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking a federal appeals court to largely put on hold a ruling that blocked a new law aimed at preventing children from attending adult live performances.
Judge denies Florida request to limit drag show ruling to Orlando restaurant
Read full article: Judge denies Florida request to limit drag show ruling to Orlando restaurantA ruling that blocks Florida law regarding adult live entertainment and children will not be limited to just the restaurant suing the state, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Federal judge says new Florida law ‘targets drag performers and puts them on notice’
Read full article: Federal judge says new Florida law ‘targets drag performers and puts them on notice’A federal judge is now mulling over whether to stop a new Florida law from taking effect that some say targets drag performances.
‘There’s no grooming:’ Hamburger Mary’s owner says law, drag show critics paint false narrative
Read full article: ‘There’s no grooming:’ Hamburger Mary’s owner says law, drag show critics paint false narrativeHamburger Mary’s owner John Paonessa said he is hanging a sign in front of his restaurant that reads no children under 18 allowed during drag shows.
Drag show restaurant Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida, claiming law hurting business
Read full article: Drag show restaurant Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida, claiming law hurting businessA bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law involving adult entertainment and children, including drag shows, is already having a detrimental effect on at least one Orlando business and it is suing to stop the bill.
Orlando performance venue faces losing liquor license after Christmas drag show
Read full article: Orlando performance venue faces losing liquor license after Christmas drag showAn Orlando performing arts venue is having its liquor license revoked after it hosted a Christmas drag show in December, according to state officials.