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Orlando begins demolition of Pulse nightclub, site of 2016 mass shooting that killed 49

A memorial will be built on the site, with final plans to be revealed in May and completion scheduled for fall 2027

The Guardian - US

Orlando starts demolition of Pulse nightclub where 49 were killed to make way for permanent memorial

The City of Orlando has completed just 30 percent of the permanent Pulse nightclub memorial design

The Independent UK

Miami Beach becomes latest Florida city to see rainbow crosswalk removed, angering LGBT community

Florida state officials directed local governments to remove art from crosswalks and intersections, including anything ‘associated with social, political, or ideological messages’

The Independent UK

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Florida removes rainbow crosswalk honoring victims of Pulse nightclub shooting

Removal of crosswalk honoring 49 people killed in 2016 is latest anti-LGBTQ+ move by DeSantis administration

The Guardian - US

The Trump administration commits a ‘cruel political act,’ destroys memorial honoring victims of 2016 massacre

Erasing a monument to a mass-shooting. Stay classy, MAGA.

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Rainbow crosswalk outside Florida Pulse nightclub where 49 LGBT+ people were killed is removed overnight on Trump’s orders

DeSantis administration’s removal of memorial crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub is ‘cruel’ and ‘callous,’ Orlando mayor says

The Independent UK

Orlando officials denounce removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site

Orlando officials have denounced the removal of a rainbow-colored crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub by Florida transportation workers

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Florida AG Tells Orlando Mayor 'There Will Be Consequences' if City Sticks With Policy Barring Officials From Inquiring About Immigration Status

"Failure to abide by state law may result in the enforcement of applicable penalties, including but not limited to being held in contempt," said AG James Uthmeier in a public letter

Latin Times

Former Sanctuary Cities Orlando and Doral Link Their Police Forces to ICE Making Florida The Toughest State on Immigration

Two of the cities with the highest Latino population in Florida have pledged to join a new ICE program that allows local law enforcement to perform immigration duties.

Latin Times

Memorial plan for 2016 Pulse shooting on track after nearly a decade: ‘Like holding your breath’

After the onePulse Foundation aimed too high and folded, the City of Orlando stepped in to get the process under way

The Guardian - US

Two Dead, Seven Injured in Halloween Shooting in Downtown Orlando; 17-Year-Old Arrested

A local state of emergency and curfew have been enacted as officials respond to escalating violence during a busy Halloween celebration in Orlando

Latin Times

President Biden Coordinates Hurricane Response With Florida Officials

President Biden engages with Florida officials and senators to support hurricane response and recovery efforts.

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Pulse nightclub property to be purchased by city of Orlando and turned into a memorial

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says the city of Orlando plans to purchase the Pulse nightclub property where 49 people were massacred seven years ago with the intention of building a memorial for the victims

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Orlando traffic sign broadcasts anti-gay hate message

Officials believe the traffic sign was tampered with

Orlando Sentinel

Mike Bianchi: In the wake of Hurricane Ian, here’s another million reasons DeVos family is good for the Orlando community

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic chairman Dan DeVos and his family started implementing a plan about how they could help even before Hurricane Ian crashed ashore days ago.

Orlando Sentinel

Orlando downtown shooting: City to add ‘controlled entry’ checkpoints, mayor says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said the city will be implementing “controlled entry” checkpoints into the downtown area this weekend after a Sunday morning shooting left seven people injured.

Orlando Sentinel

LGBTQ community remembers Pulse with solemn, spirited events

Pulse survivor Amanda Grau, shot four times at the nightclub six years ago, fought fear to chase a dream.

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