Five years of the Pulse tragedy & LGBTQ+ community discusses progress in Orlando

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View In Browser June 12, 2021 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report Orlando Sentinel - Morning Report - Marquee_Dynamic ADVERTISEMENT   Good morning, it's Saturday, June 12. Today in Orlando, expect thunderstorms with a high of 92° and a low of 79°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.  Before Pulse, Orlando was region's gay-friendly oasis. 5 years later, acceptance has spread More LGBTQ+ spaces emerged since the Pulse shooting in 2016 when many victims came from across Central Florida to the gay-friendly oasis. Read More Five years after Pulse: The tragedy that struck Hispanics in Florida has also inspired change Orlando became the site of the worst massacre in Florida history, on June 12, 2016, but also a place where the heartbeat of "49 angels" continues to vibrate in a legacy of equality and... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Orlando's LGBTQ+ communities of color saw increased acceptance after Pulse, but advocates say more progress needed In the five years since Pulse, members of Orlando's Black and brown LGBTQ+ communities have seen great strides in acceptance and representation, but advocates say true equality is still distant. Read More Nikki Fried's personal, financial connections to cannabis complicate her campaign for governor Nikki Fried's ties to cannabis have complicated her campaign for governor, forcing her to address her friendship with embattled U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz and reveal previously undisclosed income... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Florida weekly COVID report: 11,454 new cases, 280 resident deaths The state Department of Health reported 11,454 new coronavirus cases this week among Florida residents to bring the cumulative total to 2,300,786. With 280 more fatalities, 37,265 Florida... Read More Despite cruise ship's COVID-19 cases, passengers stay busy on 1st Caribbean voyage The first sailing of a major cruise line in the Caribbean since COVID-19 shut down the industry in 2020 hit a snag when two of its passengers tested positive for the virus before it finished... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Mayor Dyer: Honor Pulse victims by making Orlando more inclusive | Commentary In a guest column, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer remembers how Central Floridians united in empathy in the days after the Pulse shooting; he hopes Orlando continues to show inclusiveness as we continue... Read More Have we really learned anything from Pulse? | Letters Other letter-writers discuss the cost of U.S. public-health programs, attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci's credibility and the importance of peaceful protests in building the United States. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Former Gator and long-time high school assistant coach Ike Wilson's death leaves big void Former Gators and school assistant football coach Ike Wilson remembered after losing battle with cancer Read More Orlando Pride players reflect on five years since Pulse tragedy Five years after the massacre, Pulse continues to carve its legacy into the fabric of the Orlando Pride. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Love Is Love' lifted Orlando in its darkest hour For Central Floridians, the most emotional moment of the 2016 Tony Awards came when "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda accepted the award for best score by reading a sonnet he had written.... Read More Messy, silly and preachy, 'Head Over Heels' still finds laughs | Review I suppose I shouldn't be surprised someone married the music of the Go-Go's with an epic 16th century poem. I mean, someone decided to mix the hits of Abba with a who's-the-daddy Jerry... Read More What to love (times 2) about Central Florida roller coasters Jurassic World VelociCoaster is open at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, so it's time to take stock of the roller coaster lineup in Orlando theme parks. Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2021 | Orlando Sentinel | P.O. Box 2833, Orlando, FL 32802 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.