Central Florida reacts to Dallas shooting

ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly a month after the June 12 mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, five police officers were killed and seven others were injured in Dallas.

Forty-nine people were slain and 53 others were injured inside Pulse.

Gov. Rick Scott, Orlando Police Chief John Mina and other officials in Central Florida sent their condolences via social media after the Dallas shooting.

"We are stronger when we stand together both as a community and country. #WeStandWithDallas and all cities experiencing such difficult times," Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted.

"Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and I are saddened by the recent attacks on police officers in Dallas. We offer our condolences and prayers to the families and colleagues of the Dallas police officers," Sheriff Jerry Demings said. "We stand with Americans who denounce this type of vigilantism and support the police who have the difficult task of protecting the streets of our homeland."

Scott also released a statement Friday morning about the shooting:

"This morning, Ann and I are heartbroken to hear of the horrendous tragedy that took place in Texas last night. The violence displayed against Dallas law enforcement was a senseless and cowardly act that has no place in our country. Law enforcement officers across the nation bravely put their lives on the line every day in order to protect our homes, our communities, and our families. We join of all of America in mourning these fallen heroes and praying for the recovery of those injured. Just as Texas stood with Florida following the Orlando terror attack last month, Florida will stand with Texas during this unfathomably difficult time.”