Orlando Archives - Page 72 of 84

Authorities Search For Boy Dragged Away By Alligator in Disney World

June 15, 2016 Law and public safety

It's still being considered a search and rescue operation and additional deputies will join the search.

‘Run!’: An Orlando Night Club Survivor’s Story

June 15, 2016 Florida Good

Mario Perez was just going to a housewarming party.

Gainesville Hosts Orlando Vigil

June 14, 2016 Statewide

The University of Florida's Pride Student Union and Islam On Campus organized a joint march to the candle-light vigil held downtown at city hall.

Putnam: Orlando Gunman Cleared Background Checks

June 13, 2016 Law and public safety

The gunman who carried out the Orlando massacre early Sunday in a gay nightclub passed all of the legally required background checks for his weapons,

Scott Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration After Orlando Attack

June 13, 2016 Government and politics, LGBTQ+

The governor called the shooting "an attack on our state and entire nation."

Gay Community Frustrated Over Ban on Blood Donations

June 13, 2016 Health and Science

As dozens of people walked down University Avenue Sunday night to honor the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, they shared concerns that in wake of the attack, gay men are still being persecuted by not being allowed to donate blood at a time when blood banks are begging for donations.

Man Arrested at California Gay Pride Festival With Guns, Explosives

June 12, 2016 Law and public safety

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A heavily armed man arrested in Southern California early Sunday told police he was in the area for West Hollywood’s huge gay pride parade, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said. Garcetti announced the arrest Sunday while attending the LA Pride kickoff. A law-enforcement source with …