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Tension over LGBT angle to Orlando massacreBy Nahal ToosiAs lawmakers from both parties rushed to condemn the mass shooting that left 50 dead in Orlando, Republicans appeared to shy away from noting the LGBT connection, while Democrats explicitly brought it up.Officials say the shooting, the deadliest such attack in U.S. history, occurred at a gay-themed nightclub and is being… Read more »

ROLL CALLFlorida Senators: Orlando Shooting Appears to Be Terror Attack50 people killed in gay nightclub, deadliest mass shooting in U.S. historyBy Bridget BowmanFlorida's two U.S. senators say the nightclub shooting in Orlando that appears to be the nation's worst in history, appeared to be related to radical Islamic terrorism. “Right now there’s a lot of… Read more »

 TC PALM.COMTalks on a Zika bill in Congress to start soon, but that’s not fast enough for FloridiansBy Ledyard King, USA TODAY NETWORKLawmakers are expected to start ironing out the details of a spending bill to combat Zika in the coming week, more than four months after President Barack Obama first asked Congress for nearly $2 billion to fight the mosquito-borne virus that… Read more »

SOUTH FLORIDA GAY NEWSLocal Community Mourns Orlando MassacreIn the wake of the mass shooting that resulted in the murder of 50 people at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick promised that the city would take extra steps to ensure a repeat did not occur at the upcoming Stonewall festival on June 18.He said that the city had been working with the FBI and BSO… Read more »

WSVN-7 (FOX MIAMI)Candlelight vigils held across South Florida to honor Orlando shooting victimsWILTON MANORS, Fla. (WSVN) – Mourners are gathering across South Florida to honor the victims of Sunday morning’s mass shooting at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando.The City of Miami Beach is holding a vigil at SoundScape Park, located at 500 17th Street in Miami Beach, starting at 7… Read more »

CBS4 (WFOR MIAMI)Locals Gather In Wilton Manors To Remember Victims In Orlando MassacreBy Mike CugnoWILTON MANORS (CBSMiami) — Locals in several South Florida communities came together to remember the victims of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.Locals gathered in Wilton Manors – known for its tight knit LGBT community – for a candlelight vigil Sunday… Read more »

South Florida Congressional delegation on Orlando shootingHere are the statements from members of the South Florida Congressional delegation about theshooting in the Orlando nightclub which left 50 dead:Carlos Curbelo, R-Miami:"The investigation is just beginning, but early reports suggest that it was an act of terrorism apparently inspired by radical Islam. I thank our brave law… Read more »

MIAMI HERALDNAKED POLITICS BLOGMiami politicians to hold vigil for Orlando in Miami BeachThe City of Miami Beach will host a 7 p.m. candlelight vigil tonight to honor the victims, family and friends affected by the Orlando shooting.The vigil will be held at SoundScape Park, 500 17 St."I know I speak for the entire City of Miami Beach when I say we are all… Read more »

SUN SENTINELAs gay pride month begins, LGBT community reacts to mass shootingBy Johnny Diaz, Barbara Corbellini Duarte and Skyler SwisherA tide of grief and sympathy swept South Florida after the Sunday morning mass shooting at a gay Orlando nightclub where 50 patrons were killed and 53 were injured.The tragedy comes at a time when the gay community embarks on several annual Pride events… Read more »

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTIONOn Thursday, we told you that Republican leaders in the U.S. House had thwarted a Democratic attempt to load up a spending bill shepherded by Tom Graves, R-Ranger, with some rather controversial amendments.But last night, as the House debated the $3.5 billion bill, which deals primarily with congressional spending,  Democrats continued to slam Graves and… Read more »