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State funding request for Pulse memorial in Orlando gets final OK from DeSantis
The funding request from two local Democratic lawmakers managed to avoid Gov. DeSantis’ veto pen.
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Orlando Weekly Pulse coverage honors the nightclub tragedy with stories on remembrance, memorial events, advocacy, and ongoing policy changes.
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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.
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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’
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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.
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A Pulse Remembrance Ceremony will be held Thursday at First United Methodist in Orlando
Free for all to attend
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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.
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City of Orlando requests $5 million from Orange County for Pulse memorial
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings supports the idea, but the request must go to the full board of commissioners for approval.
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Orlando begins search for Pulse memorial building and design contractor
The project is expected to break ground next year
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Orlando Pulse nightclub memorial could finally be completed by the end of 2027
Construction is expected to begin next year on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy
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Orange County decides to sell property intended for scrapped Pulse Museum project
The West Kaley Street property was purchased by OnePulse, a nonprofit that dissolved in disgrace last year
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Former Pulse nightclub owners won’t face manslaughter charges, Orlando police say
The report acknowledges some of the allegations made against the Pomas but ultimately did not support criminal charges
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Discussion questions for Pulse Memorial committee appear to be lifted from lesson plan for grade-school children
Dr. Larry Schooler, who chose the discussion questions, said he drew upon best practices from ‘a variety of sources.’
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Q&A with Trevor Aaronson: Host of new Audible series on the ‘untold story’ of the Pulse nightclub shooting
The investigative journalist claims ‘facts clearly show’ Pulse wasn’t targeted because it was a gay club.
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Orlando will create advisory board to oversee Pulse nightclub memorial project
The advisory board will consist of 10 to 15 shooting survivors, family members of victims, and community stakeholders, city leaders say.
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Osceola County plans to build Pulse tribute for shooting victims’ loved ones
Design plans will be shared publicly June 12, on the eighth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy.
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Orange County officially terminates agreement with dissolved OnePulse organization
An assistant county attorney also confirmed that OnePulse had repaid the state for the nearly $400,000 it received through a state grant in 2019.
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Orlando gives update on Pulse memorial project
The city aims to select a design concept for the memorial by the end of this year
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Letter to the editor: The City of Orlando must re-evaluate its approach to a Pulse memorial
‘Instead of disassociating from the OnePulse Foundation’s flawed approach, the City appears intent on replicating its missteps.’
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Orange County taxpayers will have to cover OnePulse’s unpaid property tax bill
‘The OnePulse foundation took advantage of us, the victims and survivors of the shooting, and now they are taking full advantage of Orange County taxpayers,’ said one shooting survivor.
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OnePulse spent $680,000 in state taxpayer funds on salaries, but will not be audited by state
That money is gone.