Pride of Tampa featured a full slate of events across Ybor City from March 26-29. Supporters celebrated with local nonprofits and businesses, culminating in an official after-party. The new organization aims to ensure the city continues to host an annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community.

Your 2026 WONDER Awards winners have been revealed! From local activists to top-tier entertainers, see who the community voted as their favorites this year. We also have an exclusive look at local news and a chat with Lady Bunny. Check it out now at WatermarkOutNews.com.

The City of Orlando has started removing the Pulse sign to make way for the permanent memorial. Crews began work at 8 a.m. today with plans to finish the process over three days. Demolition of the building follows on March 18.

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.

St Pete Pride kicked off its yearly celebration early with a busy weekend lineup May 29 through 31. The opening events brought together local vendors and crowds celebrating well into the night. Read more and see our photos at shorturl.at/FvHEo.

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.

Last week’s recap features queer representation at Orlando Fringe, the big kickoff plans for St Pete Pride 2026 & a controversial new White House counterterrorism strategy. The list wraps up with the 15th annual Out in the Vineyard & the closure of Orlando special effects company AEOStudios, Inc..

Last week’s Top 5 stories on WatermarkOutNews.com included the Queer Asian Museum opening and Pulse nightclub site updates. We also tracked the latest from Project Pride, a huge weekend at Venice Pride and the big reveal for the new Hamburger Mary’s in Kissimmee.

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.

This week features more than 100 No Kings protests and Aaron Lewis launching his campaign for Orange County Commission. We look back at the inaugural Pride of Tampa, Pennsylvania's progress on marriage equality and honor the memory of activist Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray.

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Esther McVey, "Does the PM agree with Andy Burnham when he says we should rejoin the EU?" "Or, does he agree with Andy Burnham when he says we shouldn't rejoin the EU?" *someone shouts out yes, and laughter erupts*

eating Chinese Box for dinner

I think I need more variations of the little shell guys Ones that throw things, ones that jump, etc. I might make all enemies harder to destroy, but have them re-spawn much less often🤔 Balance is tough to figure out #indiedev #pixelart #indiegames

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A lot of people confuse cordiality with connection. No. Just because someone is: - polite - calm - respectful - or able to hold a conversation does not mean they genuinely like you. Some people simply know how to operate without unnecessary drama. Emotional maturity does not automatically equal

Nixon and Trump #trump #maga #gop #war

[ 🇱🇧 LIBAN | 🇮🇱 ISRAËL ] 🔸 Le Hezbollah a diffusé une vidéo montrant des frappes de drones FPV kamikazes Ababil visant des positions militaires israéliennes à Rashaf, dans le sud du Liban, affirmant avoir touché au moins deux chars Merkava Mk4 ainsi que plusieurs [La suite en réponse ⬇️]

Thanks to you, we fed them all and even covered a big part of the shelter’s food debt! You are our angels, dear friends! You literally saved hundreds of shelter and stray dogs from starving! Watching them enjoy their treats fills our hearts with happiness 🥹

1️⃣ #Weltweit_aKatastrophen_Thread Türkei,20.–21. Mai 2026 Starke, anhaltende Regenfälle verursachten in verschiedenen Regionen des Landes – insbesondere in der südlichen und nördlichen Türkei – Überschwemmungen, Schlammlawinen und Erdrutsche.Am 20. Mai führten heftige Niederschläge dazu, dass der ⤵️

Spurs’ Harrison Barnes: “I think the biggest thing for us is honestly just the details. Can we do the little things? Can we start off by being connected defensively, communicating, rebounding. If we do all of those things, it puts us in a position to run and be at our best.”

The 20th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Lyubart” is also joining the trend with its take on the film “Apex.” Translation: “You said you like danger.”

Dayum even Ice creme. These people are only concerned about money. You dont matter its just one vicious cycle of destruction for profit

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What do you WANT motherfucker?!? Can't you see I'm looking for ants? @badgercult.bsky.social

#scifi #Cyberpunk Our Games Intro view of its cybperpunk city is almost done! This is Qamaria tower, where the game will take place, and our vigilante hero Ali goes down a rabbit hole of secrets dark enough to destroy the city! The higher you ascend the deeper the rabbit hole goes!

SOPHIA WILSON'S ON A ROLL 🔥 Soph scores her fourth goal of the season!

Receive a letter from an angel. #FinalFantasyVIIRemake #PS5Share

Barbers… your content is FREE advertising. 💈 Every fade. Every trim. Every transformation. That’s content. But most barber shops never post consistently… Then wonder why bookings are slow.

It was probably just Tom Cruise playing around again.

I hate Myron Gaines but this argument was so well put. #Freepalestine, #Justice, #Progressivism

Tennessee State Sen. John Stevens (R), the sponsor of a new Congressional map that will eliminate the state's only Democrat-held seat, claims to have no knowledge of the new district lines he drew.

Another Weird Week March(into)Madness Edition

Doherty says the government doesn’t do anything about crime. Ramsay lists the government’s tough on crime bills. #QP

New episode out Tuesday at midnight wherever podcasts are streamed, and 9 a.m. Central Time on YouTube.

⚾💥 24 July 2024 💥⚾ Game: Regular Season Pitcher: Orion Kerkering (R) - Philadelphia Phillies Batter: Byron Buxton (R) - Minnesota Twins The Play: 1-0, 1 out, bottom of 7th, Phillies up 4-1 The Pitch: 92.4 mph sinker Final: Twins won 5-4 in 9 innings

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@cnn.com you do know #rickscott STOLE from Florida’s Healthcare fund. 1.7 Billion fraud. Stop platforming crooks #truthmatters #fascismkills

📺 Geraldo Perdomo: Análisis del Home Run según Statcast

Liz says we’re going to fix it. I’m with her.

Ever wondered the story behind the iconic Kris Lindahl billboards? I got to chat with him on my podcast, One Hour Detours.

I’m having a middle-aged moment (not a seniors moment as I’m still gorgeous) Came to cinema to finally watch Devil Wears Prada 2 but got here at 10.20 instead of 11.20 and proceeded to walk into the wrong cinema 🤪 I’m currently watching the new Nick Jonas film Power Ballad I’m the only here 😭

Ohioans have a simply choice: an actual doctor or a billionaire conman who tried to sell a failed drug as a cure for Alzheimers. That's not opinion. That is verifiable and indisputable fact. This reel just adds more context to who that billionaire really is.

POV: First time Animal discovery in Palia and I can’t handle it 🐾😂 Everything is cute. I am emotional. That’s the update. Live on Twitch 💜 twitch.tv/emeii_ #Palia #GamingClips #CozyGaming

Watch Morning Minute feat. WPR's @anyavw.bsky.social & WisPolitics.com's @jrrosswrites.bsky.social discussing a "setback" in modernizing #Wisconsin's #unemployment system. -Full program: wiseye.org/2025/08/08/r... -Subscribe: wiseye.org/newsletters #WisconsinEye #wipolitics

Use a vid, GIF, or pic to describe your mood today! 🖤

#DramaSupportChallenge Day 17: unanimated object Duke Su's fan in #cdrama #TheDouble Let's thank #WangXingYue for this grand demonstration ❤️‍🔥 Found a clip about the beautiful fan models 😍 And... ... Duke Su 🔥 Thanks to the creator B_MyNightingale 🫶🏻

Trump is trying to spend billions in taxpayer funds to create a ballroom for him and his rich friends. All while Americans struggle. Today, Oversight Dems are fighting him in court to end this vanity project.

Gunbreaker max level, but just starting their Manderville weapon…only 1 tank class left to level! #ffxiv #ff14 #finalfantasyxiv #hrothgar www.tiktok.com/t/ZThCUbxAc/

The "Field of Honor" display of 250 American flags at Brownsburg Town Hall was installed to honor veterans. Each flag is a tribute to an individual veteran, with proceeds benefiting the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund.

Old version vs New version We're sharing some behind‑the‑scenes from NightFall's development. It's only been a few years between the old and new version. Сan you feel the progress? #gamedev #indiegame

Trails fans when they try and get you into the series.

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Bouan lé Jour d'la Liberâtiaon / happy Liberation Day everyone! 🇬🇬🇬🇬🇬🇬  Here's a tb to our gorgeous bunting from last year ❤️‍🔥 Big queer cheers to the joy of Liberation! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🙌 Let's hope that everywhere else in the world currently suffering under Occupation will be liberated too ❤️‍🩹🤞 #Liberation

Trump compared the UFC cage being built on the White House lawn to the Eiffel Tower, suggesting it may never be removed after the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event. #TrailerTrashPresident

Killer Aces Volleyball Exclusive E4 Trailer #ShacknewsE4 #indiegames #gaming

President Trump said that Cuba is a "failed nation" and said the U.S. wants it to be a "nicely run country" after he was asked whether Washington's sanctions on Havana was meant to accelerate its collapse.

I love how happy and excited the cast is to have a REAL reunion! #SouthernHospitality

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