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Alachua County joined Florida's 66 other counties in issuing same-sex marriage licenses Tuesday. Twenty-eight same-sex marriage licenses were issued, and 14 ceremonies were performed at the courthouse by day's end.

Equality Florida, a state organization advocate for LGBT rights, has partnered with six same-sex couples to challenge Florida's same-sex marriage laws.

The Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center will run a 10-week support group for LGBT victims of intimate partner violence.

Starting in middle school, Nic Bravo noticed something different about her relationships with girls she dated. She wasn’t attracted to them in the same way other boys were. It was more like she wanted to be around them, wanted to be them.

Under the alter ego Jade Jolie, Josh Green of Gainesville is one of 11 finalists on RuPaul's Drag Race, a reality competition combining elements of Project Runway and America's Next Top Model that aims to crown "America's Next Drag Superstar."

President Barack Obama advocated the LGBT community at his inauguration speech Monday. This was the first time a president has mentioned gay rights in an inaugural address.

October is LGBT History Month, and as the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community takes a look back at the significant moments that have shaped its culture, members of the community also look to the future as society continues to make significant strides toward equality.