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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

The deadly shooting in Orlando over the weekend will likely bring national security and gun control to the forefront of Florida’s U.S. Senate race. Early Sunday morning, a gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside Pulse Orlando, a popular gay nightclub. Law enforcement officers said Sunday 50 people were killed, and […]

Associated PressJune 13, 2016

A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday, killing at least 50 people in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Here are stories of some of the victims. ___ Edward Sotomayor, 34, was a caring, energetic man known for wearing […]

Associated PressJune 13, 2016

Christina Grimmie was a vivacious, outgoing singer whose career was born on social media and propelled toward the big time by television. She didn’t consider herself a famous person, not like the judges on “The Voice,” where she competed, but she had a following that was as enthusiastic about her music as she was. Kevin […]

Associated PressJune 12, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton adjusted their presidential politicking Sunday, first offering prayers and support to the victims of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. But they both infused their sympathy with statements that favor their presidential aspirations, and the presidential race rolled on. The presumptive candidates made statements hours after a gunman wielding […]

Peter SchorschJune 12, 2016

At a news conference Sunday afternoon, LGBT community leaders in the Orlando area gathered at The LGBT Center of Central Florida to stand in solidarity with the victims of the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub early Sunday morning. They also made it a point to stand against hatred and bigotry of any kind. Led […]

Scott PowersJune 12, 2016

The Tony Awards intend to pay tribute to the victims of Orlando’s Pulse nightclub massacre Sunday night and Orlando leaders are sending their thanks. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts President Kathy Ramsberger offered video thanks late Sunday afternoon in the middle of the crisis management. […]

Joe HendersonJune 12, 2016

(Editor’s note: We bring this column to highlight an important viewpoint on Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando.) The sermon Sunday morning in my house of worship was about love. In light of current events that seems odd, doesn’t it? We woke to the news that a gunman with apparent ties to radical Islam murdered at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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National security, gun control likely front and center in Senate race after Orlando shooting

Friends, family remember victims of Pulse nightclub shooting

Florida police seek motive for killing of ‘The Voice’ singer

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump adjust politicking following Florida shooting

Orlando LGBT leaders stand in solidarity against violence, bigotry, hatred after shooting

Tony Awards to tribute Orlando victims; Buddy Dyer, Teresa Jacobs send video thanks

Joe Henderson: Love is perfect message on day of horror

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

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

CAIR-Florida: ‘We condemn this monstrous attack’