Pulse massacre survivors revisit the nightclub before it's razed for a permanent memorial
Read full article: Pulse massacre survivors revisit the nightclub before it's razed for a permanent memorialSurvivors and family members of the Pulse nightclub massacre nine years ago are getting a chance to walk through the long-shuttered, gay-friendly venue this week.
‘We just want to live:’ Pulse survivor testifies before Congress on recent anti-LGBTQ hate, violence
Read full article: ‘We just want to live:’ Pulse survivor testifies before Congress on recent anti-LGBTQ hate, violenceA Pulse nightclub shooting survivor, alongside other victims of mass shootings, testified before a congressional committee aiming to examine the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ extremism and violence in the United States on Wednesday.
Overturned semitruck blocks lanes, slows traffic on I-4 in Osceola County
Read full article: Overturned semitruck blocks lanes, slows traffic on I-4 in Osceola CountyA crash on I-4 involving a semitruck Sunday afternoon blocked several eastbound lanes in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dozens of trucks towed, hundreds of citations issued in Daytona Beach Shores truck meet, officials say
Read full article: Dozens of trucks towed, hundreds of citations issued in Daytona Beach Shores truck meet, officials sayA truck meet over the weekend in Daytona Beach resulted in 688 issued traffic citations and 46 trucks towed, as well as multiple misdemeanor and felony arrests, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
‘49 Bells Ceremony,’ remembrance event held in Orlando to honor Pulse victims
Read full article: ‘49 Bells Ceremony,’ remembrance event held in Orlando to honor Pulse victimsSunday at noon, amid days of events in observance of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016, each of the 49 victims killed in the attack were recognized with the somber tolling of a bell at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando.
Students react to Texas mass shooting, call on lawmakers to focus on gun control
Read full article: Students react to Texas mass shooting, call on lawmakers to focus on gun controlOrange County Public Schools students and supporters said state leaders need to get their priorities straight. Students questioned why politicians are exerting more energy to ban books and curriculum than to stop gun violence in schools.
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Orlando Pride festival and parade return with COVID precautions
Read full article: Orlando Pride festival and parade return with COVID precautionsCome Out With Pride festival and parade is on Saturday, October 9, Extra Covid precautions will include an extended parade route to accomodate social distancing. Those attending are being asked to wear a mask.
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‘Love over hate:’ Survivors share message of ongoing healing during Pulse remembrance
Read full article: ‘Love over hate:’ Survivors share message of ongoing healing during Pulse remembranceA remembrance ceremony Saturday evening marked five years since the Pulse shooting with remarks from survivors of the tragedy and community leaders.
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