Nadine Smith, president of St. Pete-based statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy group Equality Florida, told Creative Loafing that those upset by the announcement should focus on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “extortion” and “blackmail” of municipalities like St. Pete.
“The governor is continuing his censorship and his government intrusion campaign to erase anything he disagrees with. He’s using taxpayer dollars and the threat of withholding funds that people impacted by hurricanes are going to need,” Smith said…