adult entertainment

A federal judge has paused a challenge to a new Florida law that prevents strippers under age 21 from performing in adult-entertainment establishments while an appeals court considers a dispute over a similar restriction.

A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida’s attorney general and two local prosecutors. They want to stop enforcement of a new Florida law prohibiting adult entertainment businesses from employing people who are under age 21.

South Florida and the Sunshine State at large have long been adult entertainment industry hot spots. Fewer COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 made the state more appealing as a place to work.

Amid a crackdown by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on drag-show performances, a Senate panel on Tuesday gave initial approval to a bill that would allow the state to revoke licenses of businesses that admit children to “adult live” performances.

When Stormy Daniels rolled into West Palm Beach last month to perform at Ultra Gentlemen’s Club — just across the street from President Trump’s golf…