Source: United Press International
“A small town elected official in Florida is under investigation by state Attorney General James Uthmeier for hosting a drag show that may have exposed children to a ‘sexualized performance.’ Uthmeier announced Tuesday he had subpoenaed Linda Moore, the vice mayor of Vero Beach, over a ‘Pride Tea Dance’ held last month at the Kilted Mermaid, a wine bar she owns …. it’s unclear what charges Moore might face and questions remain concerning Uthmeier’s legal basis for the investigation. … Jennifer Pippin, a member of a local chapter of conservative parents group Moms for Liberty, called attention to the events at the Kilted Mermaid on social media. She alleged that Moore had violated Florida’s ‘Protection of Children Act,’ which was signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023. However, the law has been held up in court as federal judges have suggested it is likely unconstitutional.” (07/22/25)
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/07/22/florida-lgbtq-investigation/7801753238526/