US EditionFlorida Official Under State Investigation After Hosting LGBTQ Event
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 22 – Attorney General subpoenas Vero Beach Vice Mayor over Pride Tea Dance with adult drag performers and children present, seeking detailed records by August 8, 2025.
- On Tuesday, July 22, Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to Vero Beach Vice Mayor Linda Moore, investigating the Pride Tea Dance at Kilted Mermaid.
- Chapters 827 and 847 of Florida statutes prompted the Office of Statewide Prosecution to open an investigation, citing the 'all ages welcome' promotion cited as evidence, Uthmeier said.
- According to court documents, James Uthmeier's subpoena demands surveillance video, employee schedules, and performer contracts from June 28–30, attributions, scope, and in compliance with exact entity references.
- At a July 22 city council meeting, Mayor John Cotugno said `the Constitution guarantees free expression`, supporting Moore’s refusal to resign amid the investigation.
- Looking ahead, Moore and staff must respond by August 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., as the case returns to the Middle District of Florida for trial and Moore plans to hold the event again next year.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation against Deputy Mayor of Vero Beach, Linda Moore, for allegedly organizing an event with "sexualized adult artists" for "all ages," which would violate state legislation to protect minors. Read more]]>
Vice mayor, venue subpoenaed in Florida investigation of June Pride show
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued subpoenas to Vice Mayor Linda Moore and her Vero Beach venue, the Kilted Mermaid, as part of a state probe into a “Pride Tea Dance” held in June. The Tuesday, July 22, announcement said Moore promoted the event online as "all ages welcome." Now, officials allege that adult performers in revealing burlesque attire appeared before children, potentially violating state law. "In Florida, we don't sa…
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