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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 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.
‘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.
Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida, claims adult performance law hurting businessA bill Gov. DeSantis signed into law involving adult entertainment and children, including drag shows, is already having a detrimental effect, one Orlando business says, and they are suing to stop the bill.
Gay pride parade canceled after Florida law impacting drag shows passesOfficials in a southwest Florida city have canceled a gay pride parade and restricted other pride events to people 21 years and older.
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.