Orlando

Peter SchorschJune 12, 2016

A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun took hostages and opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub, killing approximately 20 people and wounding 42 others before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said Sunday. Here is a compilation of reactions from elected officials, leaders, and organizations to this tragedy: The White […]

Larry GriffinJune 12, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in Orange County after the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub Sunday morning, which has so far claimed 50 lives and is the deadliest shooting in U.S. history. In an executive order issued Sunday, Scott declared Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Richard Swearingen would be […]

Phil AmmannJune 12, 2016

Hours after an estimated 50 people were killed at a Florida nightclub, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tweeted a “reap what you sow” Bible quote. About 7 a.m. Sunday, a tweet from Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick — which has since been deleted — quoted Galatians 6:7: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A […]

Associated PressJune 12, 2016

A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub early Sunday, killing at least 50 people in the worst mass shooting in American history before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said. Authorities were investigating it as an act of terrorism. At least 53 other people […]

Larry GriffinJune 12, 2016

In the wake of the 2 a.m. shooting at The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, The League of Women Voters issued a news release by email Sunday morning titled “Florida Must Lead on Gun Safety,” calling for tightening background checks and “extensive, required safety training” for any gun buyers. “The time for action is NOW,” the press release […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 12, 2016

The Florida Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is condemning a shooting at an Orlando nightclub. “We condemn this monstrous attack and offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those killed or injured,” said Rasha Mubarak, the Orlando regional coordinator for CAIR-Florida. “The Muslim community joins our fellow Americans […]

Associated PressJune 12, 2016

The massacre at an Orlando nightclub that claimed 50 lives is the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Police Chief John Mina confirmed at a news conference Sunday morning that 50 people were killed, up from 20 as earlier reported. Mayor Buddy Dyer says 53 more are hospitalized after the early Sunday incident. He says […]

Staff ReportsJune 11, 2016

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There are more than 300 candidates running for the 160 seats in the Florida House and Senate. And, try as we will, FloridaPolitics.com won’t be able to interview all of them. So we are asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and […]

Scott PowersJune 10, 2016

A former campaign staffer for Democratic congressional candidate Val Demings has sued her and her campaign for unpaid wages, while Demings contends the woman was a volunteer. The suit, filed in March, cleared a significant litigation hurdle after a hearing Thursday. Orange County Judge Martha C. Adams ruled against two motions Demings filed, to have the […]

Drew WilsonJune 10, 2016

Ocala Rep. Dennis Baxley out-raised the other two Republicans vying for the open Senate District 12 seat with $27,030 in May contributions. With another month in the books, Baxley, who currently represents House District 23, has brought in more than $500,000 in donations since he started campaigning in earnest back in July 2014. His May […]

Orlando
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Florida leaders react to shooting at Pulse Night Club

Rick Scott declares a state of emergency for Orange County after Orlando shooting

Texas Lt. Gov. tweets ‘reap what you sow’ after Florida nightclub shooting

50 dead in Florida nightclub shooting, worst in US history

League of Women Voters calls for stricter gun laws after Orlando shooting

CAIR-Florida: ‘We condemn this monstrous attack’

Shooting in Orlando officially the deadliest in U.S. history

Meet Alex Barrio, Democrat running for House District 48

Ex-campaign staffer sues Val Demings

Dennis Baxley leading SD 12 rivals in fundraising