Florida nonprofit scrambles to continue overdose prevention program after state cuts off funds

The Florida Harm Reduction Collective has been delivering hundreds of overdose prevention kits to Floridians by mail since 2023.

by McKenna Schueler June 20, 2025July 19, 2025

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Pulse survivors, victims’ families ask State Attorney to investigate former club owners and city of Orlando for alleged wrongdoing

This comes after the Orlando Police Department closed its own investigation into the former club’s owners last year.

by McKenna Schueler June 17, 2025July 25, 2025

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EDC event producers cited by U.S. Department of Labor after a stagehand died on the job last year

The stagehand was working to set up EDC at Camping World Stadium when he suffered a fatal accident on the job

by McKenna Schueler June 16, 2025July 22, 2025

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DeSantis erases ‘LGBTQ and Hispanic communities’ from Pulse remembrance statement

Last year’s statement referred to the massacre as a ‘horrific act of terrorism against the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities’

by Chloe Greenberg and McKenna Schueler June 12, 2025August 3, 2025

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LGBTQ nonprofits in Orlando report loss of federal funds under the Trump administration

Advocates also shared concerns about proposed cuts to the national 988 suicide hotline during a League of Women voters luncheon at the Winter Park Events Center.

by McKenna Schueler June 11, 2025July 23, 2025

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State budget leaders OK state funds for Pulse memorial in Orlando

The local funding request will still be subject to the approval of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

by McKenna Schueler June 11, 2025July 14, 2025

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Florida teachers unions score milestone victory in DeSantis’ war on public sector unions

At least 100 local teachers unions in Florida have managed to survive new requirements imposed by a stringent law passed in 2023.

by McKenna Schueler June 11, 2025July 26, 2025

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Pulse site visits for victims’ families, survivors, commence ahead of site demolition

Pulse survivors and families of victims will finally be able to go inside the club during private tours organized by the city this week.

by McKenna Schueler June 9, 2025July 6, 2025

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Breakthru Beverage drivers strike in Orlando

Delivery drivers say Breakthru fired at least four in retaliation for their support for the union and have failed to make a meaningful offer at the bargaining table.

by McKenna Schueler June 5, 2025August 4, 2025