Crews in Orlando have begun demolishing the Pulse nightclub to make way for a 12 million dollar memorial honoring victims of the 2016 mass shooting.The city acquired the property for 2 million dollars in 2023 and intends to open the permanent monument for the 49 victims in the fall of 2027.Gunman Omar Mateen carried out the attack during a Latin night event after pledging allegiance to the Islamic State before he was killed by law enforcement.This development occurs as
Ron DeSantis and other officials face scrutiny over policies restricting pride symbols and LGBTQ representation in Florida.