Southern Nights posted on its Facebook page that Kowalczyk has transferred ownership of the club, "will step aside from all responsibilities," and maintains his innocence. ORLANDO, Fla.

The owner of Orlando’s popular Southern Nights LGBTQ+ bar has been indicted on charges related to child pornography and attempted child sexual abuse, according to court records. Richard ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Southern Nights nightclub. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The owner of popular Ybor City nightclub Southern Nights and his partner ...

The owner of Orlando’s popular Southern Nights LGBTQ+ bar and a former Orange County public school teacher are facing charges related to child pornography and attempted child sexual abuse ...

Richard Kowalczyk and his domestic partner, Eric Patrick, were arrested Jan. 2 after a federal grand jury indicted the pair in December on charges of conspiracy and attempted coercion and ...