Domestic partnership in Florida

March 2004 – Miami Herald and St. Petersburg Times Poll – 65% Oppose Same-Sex Marriage, Majority Support Civil Unions.A poll conducted by The Miami Herald and St. Petersburg Times found that 65% of Floridians oppose same-sex marriage, while 27% are supportive and 8% are undecided.[35] An October 2012 Washington Post poll found wide support for gay marriage among Florida voters, reflecting the changing attitudes toward LGBT residents of the state.[39] A December 2013 Public Religion Research Institute survey found that 57% of Florida residents support same-sex marriage, while 37% opposed, and 6% didn't know or refused to answer.[41] An April 2014 Quinnipiac poll found 56% supported allowing same-sex couples to get married in Florida and 39% opposed with 5% unsure or refusing to answer.
Map of Florida counties and cities that offer domestic partner benefits either county-wide or in particular cities.
City offers domestic partner benefits
County-wide partner benefits through domestic partnership
County or city does not offer domestic partner benefits
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