The 2026 Central Florida WONDER Awards was an absolute vibe. We took over Anthem Orlando to celebrate the incredible individuals and businesses pushing our community forward. From activists to local icons, Central Florida showed up and showed out.

A significant step toward a permanent Pulse memorial occurred March 18 as the former building was dismantled. The clearing makes way for a space of reflection and remembrance, with construction scheduled to begin this September. Read more and see our photos at shorturl.at/ydtLQ

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.

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.

OIC Inspired celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Orlando facility April 23. Local leaders like Anna V. Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith attended to support the new pharmacy and HiS Health Center. Read more and see our photos at shorturl.at/8olw9.

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.

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..

Orlando Fringe is celebrating 35 years of weird! Sales Director Danny Garcia hit the festival to find out what that means to the community. Check out our latest video to get their unique definitions of the festival spirit & remember to vote for your favorite shows & performers at shorturl.at/SRXkT

Orlando's big LGBTQ+ weekend is almost here. Get ready with the latest issue of Watermark Out News detailing events for Gay Days, Girls in Wonderland Orlando, One Magical Weekend and The Pride Cup.

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.

Air defenses worked overnight in Novorossiysk. Novorossiysk port was attacked with hits reported.

Have a fantastic pride month!!! #fyp #pridemonth #lgbt #gay #transgender

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There will be moments on the path where your mind becomes absolutely convinced that you got it wrong. That you ruined something. Missed something. Made the wrong choice. But sometimes the breakdown comes before the revelation. Sometimes… #spiritualawakening #healingjourney #intuition #innerknowing

This robot in China tried to do a Michael Jackson routine and ended up kicking a dude in the face 😂🤖 The internet is NOT okay right now 💀 #RobotFail #Viral

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There’s a shift in the room when neighbors stop just talking about the news and start organizing. We’re building this in our living rooms because we’re done staying quiet while our rights are on the line. I’m going to D.C. to be the voice this community actually deserves.

The best way to lead is by listening I heard you loud and clear Lovelock when you said you want affordable healthcare, housing and economy that puts people over profits

The moment SS evacuated Trump.

Lake 7 is sold as Lubbock’s water future. Brice Chapman says it is the backdrop for a courthouse land grab. Joe Alpanalpa allegedly recorded the auction. Twenty days after notice of the recording, he was dead. Who killed Joe? #Lake7 #Lubbock #BriceChapman https://loom.ly/6gf9DQ8 #WhoKilledJoe

Mother cows, sheep, pigs… love their babies just like humans love their babies. Animal ag exploits, separates & kills families. Choose compassion / #vegan over cruelty: Challenge22.com 🌱

Blood pays for your silence, and the bill keeps growing. They want obedience dressed up as responsibility. People who believe they built their own cage start negotiating for softer restraints instead of tearing the structure apart. Control becomes internal.

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One the first things Ellis did after reuniting with Max was to pretend his feelings for her were just misplaced trauma & grief, which hurt Max. 🤦‍♀️ Now he knows the truth & that he bungled it, complete with a new gf too. It's a mess but #Ellimax will persevere. 🤲 💖 #WildCards #tvsky #drama #romcom

Hello. I am alive. Taking a break from social media is cool. Numbers are fake and dumb. Here's a thing I made. [ #lowpoly ]

Steven Guilbeault on Danielle Smith: "I'm puzzled why we would put so many eggs in the basket of a premier who has not shown to other provinces frankly and the federal government and Canadians that she can be a reliable partner." #cdnpoli

UN Human Rights Council: "with respect to israel's military operation in Gaza we conclude that israeli authorities are responsible for WAR CRIMES, CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY and VIOLATIONS of International Humanitarian & Human Rights Law, including EXTERMINATION, INTENTIONALLY ATTACKING CIVILIANS..."

Jim Ratcliffe’s bizarre intervention on the state of the UK is a shining example of the same old story. It is awful but unsurprising to hear another super-rich man blaming immigrants for the problems caused by billionaires.

Ennis was buzzing today as Sean Kelly MEP joined me on the campaign trail. I greatly appreciate all the warm wishes I received on the streets of the Clare County Capital ahead of Friday's General Election. #Countyclare #ennis #GE24 #TalkToJoe #JoeCooney

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Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland. More than just our energy, renewables are our future. Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

Turns out you can just call people and they'll come on your podcast. Of course we didn't call Arnold and he didn't come. #oreo #doublestuff #cookies #podcast #foodreview #dessert

RT @espn: Adam Silver says the NBA will implement an AI automated system to review calls. (via @patmcafeeshow)

ABS confirmed in #Nationals at #Guardians (Top 9). Jorbit Vivas challenged the called strike. Called strike confirmed. HP: Jonathan Parra | Upheld 57.7% (15/26). Later: Jorbit Vivas called out on strikes.

#Israel has issued orders to seize and ethnically cleanse 20% of Lebanon's territory. The occupiers have issued evacuation orders covering 20% ​​of Lebanon. This is far beyond the initially declared "buffer zone.

Kimberly Guilfoyle this weekend:

What do human rights, SpongeBob, and a splash of paint have in common? 🎨✊🏽 We asked Rufaro to tell us the story behind her painting, and her response was as inspiring as the artwork itself. 👇 Take a look and discover what her masterpiece represents. #YouthPowerAction2026 #HumanRights

02.05. nachmittags: jetzt sind die kleinen Köpfe von ca 6 Tage alten Küken zu sehen, aber nur mit Hilfe von der Kamera mit dem 600mm Objektiv). Und aus über 50 Meter Entfernung. Es dauert noch Tage, bis man sie mit bloßen Augen sehen kann. #stork #6-day-old-chicks

Global Sumud Flotilla activist Catriona Graham in Ben Gvir's humiliation video says global condemnation is "welcome" but exposes a "racist system" that values European civilians over Palestinian ones, despite Palestinians facing far worse treatment in Israeli detention.

📺 Geraldo Perdomo: Análisis del Home Run según Statcast

Não houve tentativa de golpe, táóquei!?

Vagrant Story (2000) | action RPG | Sony PlayStation | Square Lea Monde's haunted depths hid many dangers that tested its sophisticated combat system. Players could swap gear in mid-combat to meet the most current challenge, target individual body parts, and even craft (and name) their own gear!

May the Fourth be with You #maythe4thbewithyou

Same here! (Below the usual zionazi tactics)

From its full story mode and character progression to getting off your board and exploring levels in a whole new way, Underground completely changed what these games could be. #gamingpodcast #gaming #nostalgia #retrogaming #tonyhawk #skateboarding

#Repost @eazzyknight — — I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m not half of the man that this man is 🙌 you got it #fyp #wildlife #realmen

Polymega Collection Vol. 15 - BODY HARVEST An ambitious N64 action‑adventure from the studio that would perfect open‑world design with the GTA series. Celebrated for its mix of exploration, vehicle‑hopping chaos, and sprawling storytelling. Order now: tinyurl.com/mpwz3p8a

I Found My Skateboard In The Rain… So I Had To Ride It (Skate & Destroy, Part 0006) Just wheels on wet asphalt. Some habits never die #SkateAndDestroy #RainRide #SkateLife #StreetVibes #NoDaysOff #KatanaMotors #CarLife #DriveDifferent #ShortFilm #HenryFlores #Skate #Skateboard

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@ladyjulia1997.bsky.social Oh nee, bitte keine Wurst, da hört Grunzi doch lieber weiter seine LieblingsMucke mit seinen Freundinnen (den Zwillingen 😃) und seinem Spielkameraden. Zum Glück ist mein Kumpel da, sonst würde sich 🐷zum Affen machen. Tja, Grunzi sorgt eben vor. Besser wie jeder 🐒...😃.

Ashlyn Krueger is from Dallas, so of course I had to ask her about the Luka Doncic trade. She's not a big basketball fan but says Luka is pretty much the only basketball player she knows, besides LeBron. Says "it was shocking" to hear about the trade. #MubadalaAbuDhabiOpen #WTA

Here’s a quick recap of the Pre-Filing party last night. We’re grateful for everyone that attended and donated to this campaign. Let’s do this. Thanks Maggie Moore!

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At first glance, it looks like a group of fluffy kittens crossing the road. But in reality, these are Pallas’s cats, also known as manuls — one of the rarest and most elusive wild cats on the planet.☺️💙😎

June is Men’s Health Month. During this month, we bring awareness to health issues for boys and men. To learn about men’s health resources, visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OHE/Pages/Mens_Landing_Page.aspx #MensHealth #MensHealthMonth #MensHealthTips #MensNutrition #MentalHealthSupport

Jalen Brunson blows a kiss to the crowd in San Antonio after drilling a 3 with 1:51 left in a 1-point game. How do you not love this guy?

🫡 Senator Mark Kelly 💛 🐶 + 👨‍🍳