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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 »

THE HILLHouse votes to keep lawmaker pay freeze in placeBy Cristina MarcosThe House on Friday passed legislation to maintain the freeze on lawmakers’ salaries that's been in place since 2010.Lawmakers approved the annual spending bill for legislative branch operations largely along party lines on a vote of 233-175, a contrast from past years, when the measure has been one of the… Read more »

WPLG LOCAL 10 South Florida prepared to shelter up to 800 unaccompanied minors from Central AmericaHundreds of children could arrive in Homestead in coming days, officials sayBy Glenna Milberg - ReporterHOMESTEAD, Fla. - South Florida is prepared to shelter possibly hundreds of children who have escaped danger and poverty in Central America.  Local 10 News has learned that the… Read more »

JEWISH JOURNALConsulate celebrates Israel's anniversary on Jerusalem DayBy Sergio CarmonaHundreds of people from throughout South Florida felt safe, secure and comfortable celebrating Israel's 68th anniversary on June 5 at the site of a recent thwarted planned attack – Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.This event – hosted by the Consulate General of Israel to Florida… Read more »