Orlando City Council picks Winter Park design firm to build Pulse memorial

The top-ranked firm, Gomez Construction Co., has done work for the Orlando International Airport and other hospitality and government clients

by McKenna Schueler July 15, 2025July 25, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler July 1, 2025July 16, 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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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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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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A Pulse Remembrance Ceremony will be held Thursday at First United Methodist in Orlando

Free for all to attend

by Lola Fontanez June 10, 2025June 20, 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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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.

by McKenna Schueler March 13, 2025July 7, 2025

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Orlando begins search for Pulse memorial building and design contractor

The project is expected to break ground next year

by McKenna Schueler March 3, 2025June 12, 2025

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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

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2025July 28, 2025

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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

by McKenna Schueler September 26, 2024June 4, 2025

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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

by Chloe Greenberg August 27, 2024June 27, 2025

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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.’

by McKenna Schueler July 24, 2024August 3, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler June 10, 2024July 28, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler June 10, 2024June 23, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler May 7, 2024June 6, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler April 24, 2024June 4, 2025

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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

by Chloe Greenberg April 9, 2024April 5, 2025

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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.’

by Orlando Weekly Staff April 4, 2024May 11, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler March 26, 2024May 19, 2025