The Naples Daily News reports:

Home security and safety blog SafeHome.org released their annual report of the best and worst states for LGBTQ+ safety, noting hate crimes have risen for the fourth year in a row and 71% of LGBTQ+ adults have avoided a public space due to fear of discrimination or violence.

Experts ranked the 50 states on a composite safety score comprising a law score and a hate crime score. A “law score” was calculated based on pro- and anti-equality laws in each state. A “hate crime score” was also calculated based on an analysis of the incidence of hate crimes against any group falling within the LGBTQ+ umbrella.

Florida has dominated headlines over the last few years when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community, from controversial legislation to discourse over pride events. In this year’s ranking, Florida has fallen to the bottom of the list, despite being in the 35th slot just two years ago.

Read the full article. Of note, Naples Pride has so far survived legal attacks from the city and the Liberty Counsel over this coming weekend’s Pride drag show.