Get ready for Orlando Fringe with our latest issue. We dive into the queer highlights of the festival's 35th anniversary and chat with Jason Mraz and Myki Meeks. Pick up a copy to see our LGBTQ+ travel features, the 2026 Rainbow Family Guide and more.

Stay connected with the best of Tampa Bay and Central Florida! From high-energy drag brunches to community meetings, find it all on the Watermark Out News Events page. Plus, anyone can add an event to our local calendar for free! Get involved and visit WatermarkOutNews.com/Events today.

Last week’s Top 5 stories featured a significant legal win for PrEP coverage in D.C. and a heartfelt farewell to Tampa’s Andy Johnson. The community also tracked a Supreme Court decision on conversion therapy bans and national political reports.

More than 1,700 artists from four countries and 15 states traveled to Central Florida for the 35th annual Orlando Fringe festival. The event celebrated its creators during the closing ceremonies with Patrons Picks and Watermark Out News’ Splash Awards.

From festival wrap-ups to upcoming parades, we have the most-read stories of the week. Our top headlines feature updates on Orlando's LGBTQ+ Weekend marking 35 years of magic and St. Petersburg preparing to raise the Pride flag for Shine with Pride 2026.

A massive crowd turned out at City Hall for the latest "No Kings" demonstration in Orlando. The event highlighted community resistance to federal enforcement and support for immigrant neighbors. Read more and see our photos at shorturl.at/tShYd.

Half a century of community! 🥂 We’re celebrating 50 years of Clearwater’s Pro Shop Pub in our brand new issue. Don't miss this look back at Florida LGBTQ+ history along with your local news.

St. Petersburg gathered for a night of community and advocacy May 16 as Equality Florida raised more than $750,000 for LGBTQ+ civil rights at its annual gala. The "Rainbow Disco" themed event at the Coliseum honored local leaders. Read more and see our photos at shorturl.at/iVW8c.

Uncover the ultimate spots for arts, dining, nightlife and entertainment across Central Florida. The 2026 Central Florida Living Out Loud guide is officially here to map out your next adventure. Read it now at shorturl.at/fcDc2

A significant chapter in Orlando history closed today as the Pulse sign was carefully dismantled. Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Patty Sheehan watched as the logo was moved to a flatbed ahead of next week's demolition. Read more and see our photos at shorturl.at/eALNa.

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The FSRI GO Team provides critical support to kids and families impacted by violence. Proud to help expand this essential service with $450,000 so more Rhode Islanders can access the care and support they need.

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Friday on Substack Live: Colorado's Secretary of State and AG candidate. Defending elections. Fighting ICE raids. Protecting Colorado River water.

Any kid was hit&run by vehicle&start to slowly remember what happen&saw 2 char&then saw vehicle&got hit by vehicle in Netflix ATLA, Marvel, DC, Fast& Furious, Wednesday, Last of Us, Squid Game, The Boys, GTA, Star Wars, One Piece? Kid:I saw QingQing&ShiLiu.Then there was car.I got hit by car.

Today we've published a report calling for more clarity from the Government on their National Security Strategy, which aims to improve security at home, project strength abroad and develop ‘sovereign capabilities’. Read our report 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/11...

Venezuela's Empress: Emily Barul Shines! #ReinaHispanoAmericana Watch as the dazzling Venezuelan, Emily Barul, raises her trophy high, proving that she embodies the spirit of an empress. WATCH ON: youtu.be/1c3wePaYAEM #EmilyBarul #VenezuelanPride #EcoJetGirl #ChampionSpirit #EmpressEnergy

One thing I think a lot about is, when does my will get to overrule everybody else's? because everybody else seems to think that there will overrides mine.

#Steam #VideoGames Steam delists #Picmos platform steps in on #Pokemon clone Steam pulls the plug on Picmos, a Pokémon-inspired title that caught attention fast—but the story doesn’t end there. As the game disappears from the platform.

Neo-Nazi, @kajakallas.bsky.social getting truthed by Spain’s @irenemonterog.bsky.social “Israel has been for 24 hours kidnapping European citizens and you’re SMILING?!” “What would you do if it were Iran? If it were Russia? But since it is ISRAEL, you smile and look the other way.” “Shame on you”

The @AstrosFansUK Player Of The Game powered by Texas Joe’s BBQ: Mike Burrows! The new Mikey B finally announced himself as an Astro with a brilliant 7-inning, 6 strikeout, 3-hit shutout outing of control & 4th inning grit to provide the backbone to a huge win. Congratulations Mike! #Astros

Check out this scene from Nekomancer of Nowhere's MAGfest demo! Don't worry if you missed MAGfest, there'll be more opportunities to play our demo in the future. 🐱🐱 #MAGfest #mivs #indiegame

So things are spiraling for at least one drunk in the occupying nazi regime. This brings me joy. Now if we can get the other drunks, junkies, pedos, other sex pests, and the treasonous war criminals out and prosecuted. America would be headed in a positive direction finally. #SheShed #KashPatel

📊 2026-04-18 • ICE: Guardian Investigation Exposes ICE Hiring Surge With Lax Vetting Standards • SE Asia Escalation: China-Vietnam Agree to Manage SCS Frictions; China Protests NZ Aerial Patrols • China Tech: Nvidia CEO: DeepSeek on Huawei Chips Would Be 'Horrible' for US 🔗 watchboard.dev

Your morning routine is disrupting your energy all day. Natural light helps your body create the right energy at the right time. 🎥 Full video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJLs9s2MMoY&t=910s

Perfect response to Tommyrotters like Raise the Colours, no notes #NoPasaran

#NIPAH-VIRUS in Bengalen #Indien 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 #Warnhinweis www.swr.de/swrkultur/wi...

"We’re on track with 15,000 feet of drilling before Christmas to validate historical findings and grow the resource.” — CEO Ali Haji Backed by a US$25.5M EXIM LOI, American Tungsten ( #TUNG.C | #TUNGF ) is advancing the IMA Mine to production. 🎬: youtu.be/1K6z23iyfWQ?...

NEW: Sen. Ted Cruz to @AndyAriOn3 on the "Lane Kiffin rule" in The Protect College Sports Act: "It is absolutely the Lane Kiffin Provision... A university cannot recruit or hire a head coach or OC/DC while the season is happening or during the playoff." Cruz later added: "What happened with Lane

Vini Jr on CazeTV: “Lamine is one of the best in the world.”

🟥An oligarch, Bidzina Ivanishvili - the honorary chairman of the GD party, former PM of #Georgia, and widely regarded as the country’s informal ruler - hosted President of #Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. The meeting also included govt delegations. The party published a video of the meeting.

With another energy crisis looming, the government faces a familiar dilemma: boost benefits or cut prices? But the real question is: how does the UK break the energy crisis cycle for good? Listen to the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast: 🎥 https://bit.ly/41K0PSY

I'm gonna be live tomorrow for the LATE shift of the @fruitiesteam.bsky.social Masquerade raid train. Gonna start stream around 3-3:30 am ET and hang out, maybe provide a chill atmosphere while I hang out and play Borderlands or Destiny 2 (kinda depends on my vibe).

Hysteria in #Ukraine: The #Russian anthem is played at the European Championships for the first time in 5 years. Ukrainian gymnast Sofia Krainska put on headphones and closed her eyes during the Russian anthem at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics

As of today, it’s been one year since Virginia Giuffre’s passing. Her courage has inspired so many survivors and their families, as well as myself and other leaders to keep fighting for accountability for the monsters who committed these horrific crimes. Thank you, Virginia.

A swingin’ seafloor hotspot! 🎶 This #Ecosde2Cañones footage fr the Patagonian shelf break is an excellent example of collective foraging behavior. Fish & other creatures navigate deep-sea currents to access an area rich w/nutrients — these vital energy hubs at the interface of shelf & open Ocean.

At the root of resentment is anger and at the root of anger is sadness, this creates a loop of hurt and hurting on people and their loved ones. #AngerManagement #ResentmentFree #EmotionalHealing #BreakTheCycle #MentalHealthMatters #LetGo #HealingJourney #OvercomingAnger #InnerPeace #ReleaseTheAnger

Protest in support of media freedom ✊ Day 267 of Georgian protests

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#streetphotography #photojournalism coverage #PresbyterianColumbiaHospital as 15,000 #nursewalkout2026 #ManhattanNY Mount Sinai landscape environment sight scene 15,000 workers demand robust staffing & higher pay, Support fellow Nurses & Workers private & public medical field.

Goodnight lovelies~ Doing a little better, although brain is still being mean. The day went well at least, spent it at the botanical gardens, mostly just sketching in my book~ Anyways, I hope you have a wonderful Sunday! Please know that you're loved 🩷

Hannah McKnight shares how she balances her masculine & femme lives, from nightgowns to going out en femme. 💕 Honest, messy, and beautifully relatable. Read it all at the link bio

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Shame on you Reuters for spreading GAZAWOOD fake videos! #TheGazaYouDontSee

Throh The Years keep on bringing up the reaction Justin Credible received in ROH at Night Of The Grudges 2003 as one of the loudest pops in the history of Ring of Honor so I felt the need to clip it

Freixo aponta ligação entre Flávio Bolsonaro e o crime organizado. Pré-candidato do PT-RJ questiona relação da família Bolsonaro com milícias e relembra atuação na CPI das Milícias no Rio de Janeiro: "𝘉𝘰𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘰 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦 4 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦. 𝘖 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘻 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘥𝘰? 1/2⤵️

Tonight, two Democratic candidates for an open U.S. Senate seat will meet for a debate hosted by KCCI. Chief political reporter Amanda Rooker explains why the race has garnered so much attention.

Corpse Killer - Digital Pictures (1994, Sega CD/32X) Playable now on Polymega with the GC01 Retro Gun Controller. Order yours today: tinyurl.com/ntyjdwrx

God Punishes Those Who Believe a Lie | Bible Warning Explained Learn what the Bible says about believing lies and spiritual deception. This video explains scripture warnings about truth, judgment, and consequences of rejecting

Somethings going on---maybe it's the protestors at the bridge.

Growth is knowing when to communicate. Healing is knowing when to just stay the hell away from people.

If you pet a blob with the "Petting Chain" ability, the affection transfers to all blobs in the same barn💕 #OvaMagica #cozygame #indiegame

When Dexter met Harley @cmr2.bsky.social @morganruble.bsky.social @roni1133.bsky.social @axfrommn.bsky.social @tvdean.bsky.social @ashcampion.bsky.social @earsgato.bsky.social @campbloodbuzz.bsky.social @andyswist.bsky.social @cosmiclad.bsky.social @edkennedy.bsky.social @bluegreen118.bsky.social

Growing up meant loosing my whimsy ☆ I guess both never happened? #fantasytattoo #fantasyartist #whimsytattoo #medievalart #armydreamers

Gaming History for June 2nd - Street Fighter 6!

THERE IS NO GREATER FRAUD THAN A PROMISE NOT KEPT This isn’t just about 🇺🇦 It’s about every ally watching this unfold Why would any nation ever trust 🇺🇲 assurances again if they vanish the second it becomes inconvenient? Trump doesn’t just weaken 🇺🇲—he makes the entire 🌎 more dangerous Thread 3/3🧵

After 8 years of serving with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department, K-9 Ritter is retiring.

Kyiv metro. People are settling in for the night underground, preparing for another massive Russian attack. Another night in the city Russia still cannot break.

Apparently, the people of Albania don't want Jared and Ivanka's new Epstein Island.