Culture · June 12, 2026
Remembering Pulse: 49 Lives Lost
🌈 Eight years later, we still remember the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting. Join us in honoring their memory and demanding change. 🕯️❤️
More from Orlando
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Politics · Nov 9
Florida's Longest-Serving Out LGBTQ Official Secures Seventh Term on Orlando City Council
Orlando's Patty Sheehan secures seventh term on City Council, celebrates with drag queen. Historic win.
Music · Nov 7
Kesha's 'The Only Love Tour' Celebrates Freedom and Liberation
Kesha's 'The Only Love Tour' is a celebration of freedom and music, leaving fans exhilarated.
Activism · Oct 30
OnePULSE Foundation Abandons Plans for Pulse Nightclub Museum
OnePULSE Foundation drops plans for Pulse nightclub museum. A major shift in memorializing LGBTQ+ history.
Activism · Oct 22
Orlando to Acquire Pulse Nightclub Site for Permanent LGBT Memorial
Orlando takes steps towards a permanent LGBTQ+ memorial at Pulse nightclub site.
Law & Courts · Sep 18
Arrest Made in Vandalism of LGBTQ+ Centers in Orlando, Florida
Police arrest suspect for vandalizing LGBTQ+ centers in Orlando. Hate speech and symbols targeted. #Orlando #LGBTQ #Vandalism
Article · Aug 31
Defacement of Lyra McKee Mural in Orlando Sparks Outrage and Solidarity
Mural honoring Lyra McKee, LGBTQ+ advocate, defaced with offensive graffiti in Orlando. Outrage and unity follow. Hate won't prevail. 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQRights #UnityAgainstHate #LyraMcKee #Orlando
Law & Courts · Aug 29
Defacement of LGBTQ Murals Sparks Outrage and Resilience in Orlando
Defacement of LGBTQ murals sparks resilience in Orlando's community. Hate symbols mar vibrant artworks, but LGBTQ nonprofits stand strong against adversity. Read more in The Pink Times. #LGBTQ #Orlando #Resilience
Politics · Aug 3
Disney World's Diversity Programs Abolished Under Gov. DeSantis Appointees
Diversity initiatives abolished at Disney World by DeSantis appointees in Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Programs curtailed amid broader agenda, sparking controversy. #LGBT #Orlando #FloridaNews
Travel · Jun 3
Gay Days at Walt Disney World Defies Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Sends Message of Resilience
Despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws, Gay Days at Walt Disney World expects thousands to gather, sending a powerful message of resilience. Orlando, Florida embraces LGBTQ+ community. #GayDays #LGBTQ #Orlando #Resilience
Community · Jun 2
LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Resilience at Gay Days Amidst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Florida
Tens of thousands gather at Gay Days in central Florida, defying anti-LGBTQ+ laws. LGBTQ+ community shows strength and resilience, sending a powerful message. #LGBTQ+ #GayDays #Florida #Resilience
Law & Courts · May 20
Disturbing Homophobic Message Shocks Florida Drivers in Orlando
Orlando shocked by homophobic message targeting LGBTQ+ community. Hate has no place! #Orlando #LGBTQ+ #Inclusivity
Business & Money · Apr 23
Florida restaurant bans Bud Light for partnering with trans TikTok star
Orlando restaurant removes Bud Light from menu over owner's religious beliefs #LGBTQ #BudLight #Orlando #TransRights
Law & Courts · Jan 23
Attack on Orlando LGBTQ+ Business Sparks Concern
In the wake of a bias-motivated attack on an LGBTQ+ business in Orlando, Florida, community leaders and political figures are speaking out against the act of violence. On Wednesday evening, the windows of District Dive, a bar located in Orlando's Milk District, were shot out. The Orlando Police Department (OPD) has characterized the crime as a hate crime and has distributed security footage of the incident across its social media channels.