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Larry GriffinJuly 15, 2016

Florida House District 21 candidate Chuck Clemons scored an endorsement Friday from Rep. Ted Yoho, who currently serves Florida’s 3rd Congressional District. Yoho praised Clemons’ conservative politics, saying there was no doubt he’d be great in the Legislature. “There is no question that Chuck Clemons will be an outstanding conservative in the Florida House,” Yoho said. “He’s […]

Larry GriffinJuly 11, 2016

Rep. Linda Stewart, in her run for state senator, shared some ideas in a news release issued Monday on what to do about gun control in the wake of several recent shootings: more mental health provisions and reinstating the assault weapons ban. In her time in the Florida House, Stewart has been a staunch opponent […]

Larry GriffinJuly 8, 2016

It may have been a small group rallying outside City Hall Thursday to ban assault weapons, an event hosted by new local activist group Ban Them. But they were not silent. And they’re not going away. Rather, their voices filled the plaza, chanting “Ban Them!” to passing traffic. Theirs was a bold statement: they won’t […]

Larry GriffinJune 27, 2016

Reps. Mike Miller and Bob Cortes appeared at the Winter Park City Commission meeting Monday to update the commission on what happened in the last legislative session. They touted their collective victories, including a balanced budget and $82 billion in tax cuts after Gov. Rick Scott‘s vetoes. Among the notable tax cuts were $23.7 billion […]

Larry GriffinJune 23, 2016

Forty-eight hours ago, the building at 507 Michigan St. was just an empty storage area. Now it has transformed into the new Family Assistance Center, intended to help survivors and others connected to the Pulse nightclub shooting. At a news conference Thursday morning, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs stood together […]

Larry GriffinJune 21, 2016

After Congress failed to pass gun control measures proposed by both Democrats and Republicans, Sen. Bill Nelson bemoaned their lack of action on the matter in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting last week. In a speech after the vote, Nelson said the NRA had “won again.” “What am I going to tell 49 grieving […]

Larry GriffinJune 20, 2016

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At the City of Orlando’s Family Assistance Center, over 600 people affected by the Pulse nightclub murders have been helped so far. According to a news release, the Family Assistance Center will continue operating at the Camping World Stadium Monday through Wednesday this week. Touted as a “supportive, inclusive and safe environment for everyone,” the […]

Larry GriffinJune 15, 2016

After the Pulse nightclub shooting last weekend, Florida Democratic lawmakers made it public Wednesday morning: they’re calling on Gov. Rick Scott and Senate President Andy Gardiner for a special legislative session to try and pass laws to ban suspected terror suspects from buying guns. Sen. Darren Soto, Rep. John Cortes, Sen. Geraldine Thompson and others gathered in […]

Larry GriffinJune 14, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has announced a campaign called OneOrlando to help respond to the needs of the community both now and in the future, after the Pulse nightclub tragedy over the weekend. The fund will support nonprofits helping victims and families, the LGBTQ, Hispanic, faith and other affected communities, finding the underlying causes of the […]

Larry GriffinJune 14, 2016

The LGBT Center of Central Florida, in the wake of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, was awash Monday morning in a flood of those wishing to help. People milled in and out bringing food and drink donations, offering to counsel and hug those who needed the touch of another. One man who called himself Chris C. said he […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Chuck Clemons endorsed by Ted Yoho in race for HD 21

Linda Stewart calls for mental illness and gun control legislation

‘Ban Them’ rally at City Hall brings loud voices calling for gun control legislation

Mike Miller, Bob Cortes talk about legislative session at Winter Park commission meeting

To find ‘new normal’ after Pulse attack, city and county launch Family Assistance Center

Bill Nelson on gun control laws: ‘The NRA won again’

Over 600 people helped so far at Orlando Family Assistance Center

Florida Democrats call for special legislation to ban terror suspects from buying guns

Buddy Dyer announces OneOrlando fund to help city after shooting

At LGBT Center, community bands together, looks for a way forward in tragedy’s wake