INDIANAPOLIS - As Indiana’s gay marriage battle advanced to the House this week, opponents of a constitutional ban refocused their efforts on the wording of the measure in an effort to forestall an all-out ballot war through November.

LUCEDALE, Miss. (AP) – An investigator says a transgender teenager who was found buried on the suspect’s father’s property in George County earlier this year was beaten to death.

GOSHEN, Ind. - Officials in a second northern Indiana city have backed off expanding anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity following a push by opponents against the proposals.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tourism officials say Indiana may have lost as much as $60 million in revenue after a dozen conventions picked cities other than Indianapolis amid the uproar over the state’s controversial religious objections law.

After raising the operating millage rate from 6.06836 to 6.26836, commissioners unanimously voted to lower it back to 6.02836 – the original level recommended by city staff. Combined with the millage from the city’s debt service on its parks and city hall bonds, the total millage is 6.72256. That millage, along with other sources of revenue, resulted in a budget of $31.2 million.

A Broward judge on Tuesday rejected a Fort Lauderdale man's request to reduce his $1 million bond on an Oakland Park hit-and-run case.

Indiana lawmakers will consider a proposal that would throw out the state's contentious religious objections law and replace it with a statute its sponsor says aims to protect six fundamental rights.

The regional premiere of “Billy Elliot the Musical” opened at the Maltz-Jupiter Theatre on Dec 1, 2015. It runs through Dec. 20. It’s a great way to get a couple of hours rest from shopping and holiday preparations to watch this production mounted exclusively for the Maltz.

An Ohio judicial board has ruled that judges who perform weddings can't refuse same-sex couples based on personal, moral or religious beliefs.

More than 300 LGBT athletes featured in photo book

Deihlia Nye impacted one of her friends so much he tattooed her ashes above his heart.

INDIANAPOLIS – Opponents of same-sex marriage cited political theory, social stability and even biblical text in legal briefs filed this week in federal court, where Indiana and Wisconsin are appealing rulings that overthrew their bans on gay weddings.

Eager to resolve one of the most contentious issues to face the county in years, Broward County commissioners on Tuesday said they intend to soften laws to lure Uber back.

Following up on Thursday night's GOP presidential debate, hate group mouthpiece Bryan Fischer of the American Family Association took aim with Ohio Gov. John Kasich for his supportive answer about same-sex marriage that drew applause from the crowd in Cleveland, Right Wing Watch reports.

Gay Performer Helps Put the “Sexy” Back into Burlesque

SACRAMENTO (AP) - The California Senate has approved a bill that seeks to discourage frivolous ballot questions by raising filing costs, following a measure advocating the slayings of gay and lesbian people.

CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — City leaders in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel are backing a proposal to expand anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — City officials in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel are waiting to take action on a proposal to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

MADISON, Wis. - A federal appeals court in Chicago will hear arguments in challenges of gay marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana's on Aug. 13.

Money will be used for security cameras, WiFi

As Wilton Drive gets most of the public’s attention when it comes to public safety, city officials are closer to making Dixie Highway more pedestrian friendly.

The City of Greenwood, Indiana was established in 1864.

As part of the Parliament House Orlando’s 40^th anniversary celebrations, David Bains of the GLBT History Museum of Central Florida (GLBTHistoryMuseum.com) premiered a documentary, “40 Years of Parliament House,” which told the story of the resort and its place in Florida’s LGBT history. Though I could not make it to Orlando for the festivities, I had the opportunity to view “40 Years of Parliament House” online.

The ‘All American Boy’ singer doesn’t like to be objectified — anymore

Property values are up in Wilton Manors and commissioners may take advantage with a slight increase in property taxes.

Foster parents are amazing, everyday people who offer our children the safety and nurturing home environment they deserve. At the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), a licensed child placing agency, our foster parents live their purpose and make a dramatic change in children’s lives.

A bill that would shield Florida employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression has died in committee about a dozen times, but legislators are giving it another go.

INDIANAPOLIS | At least one same-sex couple in Indiana will have their marriage recognized by the state following a federal court decision Tuesday.

GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is teaming up with the SPLC-designated anti-gay hate group Family Research Council in November for the "Rally for Religious Liberty," set to take place on the campus of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina.

After months of trying to get their foreign ministry off the ground, Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband Derick have been deemed unqualified by the Southern Baptist Church (SBC) to be missionaries.