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Orlando approves $12.6 million Pulse memorial construction contract

The Pulse nightclub memorial is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

by McKenna Schueler October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Orlando City Council unanimously decided to move forward with an up to $12.6 million construction contract for the Pulse memorial.

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State attorney drops charges for Pulse crosswalk arrests

A total of six people were arrested by state troopers last year for chalking over or near a formerly rainbow-hued crosswalk outside Pulse.

by McKenna Schueler April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

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Pulse nightclub demolition to begin Wednesday

According to the city, the full process of clearing the property could take several weeks.

by McKenna Schueler March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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Pulse nightclub sign taken down for construction of memorial

The towering sign will be stored by the city in a secure, undisclosed location during construction on the former nightclub property.

by McKenna Schueler March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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Could Pulse memorial be affected by Florida’s proposed crackdown on city-funded DEI?

A proposal making its way through the state Legislature would prevent cities from funding any diversity, equity or inclusion initiative, with limited exceptions.

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

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Pulse nightclub to be demolished next month for memorial project

The Pulse sign will be taken down on March 10, while the building is scheduled for demolition beginning March 18.

by McKenna Schueler February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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City to place construction fencing outside Pulse nightclub as next step in memorial process

Don’t worry, the fencing is not another hostile move by the state Department of Transportation.

by McKenna Schueler February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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Orange County commissioners approve $5 million funding agreement to support Pulse memorial

The city of Orlando, which took over the project of building a memorial in 2023, requested the county’s financial support.

by McKenna Schueler October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

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Orlando approves Pulse memorial funding plan

The approval punctuates nearly a decade of debate and controversy

by Chloe Greenberg September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

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DeSantis calls Pulse crosswalk a safety hazard because drivers who ‘disagree’ could be ‘incentivized’ to drive recklessly

‘It’s too much to have this,’ DeSantis said of the only standing memorial site for the 49 people killed

by Chloe Greenberg September 3, 2025September 3, 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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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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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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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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Orlando’s Pulse Memorial final design approved for next moves

by Chloe Greenberg February 5, 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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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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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