gender issues

While the preliminary injunction applies to only three of the children in the lawsuit, the judge indicated the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional. The state, however, says the law remains in effect except for those in the case.

Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Michael Haller says treatments that new Florida guidlines warn against would occur only after considerable and detailed evaluations with patients and families.

Rep. Randy Fine says his bill would prohibit anyone under 18 from medically transitioning through the use of drugs or gender-affirmation surgery.

The St. Petersburg Police Department is launching a new transgender sensitivity training program.The training comes two months after a Tampa transgender…