Florida Houses passes bills affecting LGBTQ community. Vocal protesters toss underwear

Bathroom use restrictions. A crackdown on treatment for transgender minors. And stiff penalties for venues that admit children into “sexual” performances. All of these issues were part of heated marathon hearings in the Florida House on Tuesday and Wednesday, as LGTBQ+ advocates shouted outside of the chamber — and disrupted the proceedings — to protest legislative efforts that they said will harm them. The proposals have been supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to soon announce a bid for the White House, and amplified by people and groups...