Artists paint parking spaces for pride at Se7en Bites
An Orlando restaurant is starting a new version of the Pulse Memorial crosswalk. Artists are currently in the parking lot of Se7en Bites to paint the parking spots to honor the lives of those lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting. FOX 35's Malrey Capper checks in with some of the artists.
Orlando restaurant to honor Pulse victims through art
An Orlando restaurant is starting a new version of the Pulse Memorial crosswalk on Monday. Last month, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) painted over the crosswalk as part of state regulations to have crosswalks and road markings all appear uniform. FOX 35's Marley Capper gives us a look at what Se7en Bites is doing to honor the victims of Pulse.
City of Orlando to vote on Pulse Memorial funding
The City of Orlando is set to discuss funding for the Pulse Memorial on Monday. The meeting is set to begin at 2 p.m.
Gov. DeSantis on crosswalk: 'Where is the Pulse memorial?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions from reporters on Tuesday morning in Orlando. DeSantis spoke out against the people who have been repainting the rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse site, saying "you do not have a right to take someone else's property for your messaging purposes." DeSantis also said he's approved funding for the Pulse Memorial and questions where it's gone and why something hasn't been done.
Man arrested at Pulse site by FHP troopers during rainbow crosswalk protest released from jail
The 28-year-old man who was arrested on Friday night at the Pulse nightclub crosswalk has now been released from jail. He returned to the crosswalk site on Saturday afternoon, where he was greeted with cheers of appreciation and gratitude.
New warning signs posted near Pulse in Downtown Orlando amidst ongoing crosswalk controversy
New warning signs have now been placed near the Pulse crosswalk site as the ongoing controversy over crosswalks across Florida and beyond continues.
New signs posted near crosswalk by Pulse site
New signs are now up around the crosswalk in front of Pulse Nightclub. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) first painted over the rainbow crosswalk last week. Although protestors attempted to color it back in again, the paint and chalk was removed several different times. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shows us what the scene looks like now.
Questions raised over how much FDOT is spending to paint over crosswalks
A rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse memorial has become the center of a tug-of-war between state officials and residents, with crews repainting the street black-and-white three times in less than a week and community members returning to color it in chalk.
Florida officials repaint rainbow crosswalk near Pulse site
Florida officials have once again painted over the rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse nightclub site. Protesters added the rainbow design after Florida officials had recently repainted the crosswalk. The crosswalk honored the 49 lives lost in the 2016 nightclub shooting. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares the latest on the situation.
Pulse Memorial crosswalk painted over by state overnight, Orlando mayor says
The rainbow crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub — painted in 2017 to honor the 49 victims of the mass shooting and symbolize LGBTQ pride — was covered with black paint overnight, igniting outrage from city leaders, survivors and community members.
Federal judge rules Florida’s pronoun law for teachers is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s law requiring teachers to use pronouns that match a student’s sex at birth amounts to discrimination, conflicting with federal protections against employment discrimination based on sex.
Florida renews push to enforce 'Drag Show Law' amid ongoing court battle
Florida is renewing efforts to enforce a 2023 law aimed at restricting children from attending drag shows, even as the measure continues to face legal challenges in federal court.
Florida man accused of threatening Orlando pride event
A Central Florida man is facing federal charges after authorities say he posted an online threat targeting an LGBTQ+ pride event in Orlando, just days before its scheduled start.
2025 Pulse Remembrance Ceremony: Full Service
Nine years after the deadly mass Pulse nightclub shooting, the City of Orlando hosted its annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday.
Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.
Community stands with Florida teacher who lost job
Parents, teachers and students are rallying in support of a Florida teacher who is losing her job. Her teacher contract is not being resigned for never year, because she used a student's preferred name without their parent's permission which violated state law. A petition to get the Brevard County teacher's contract renewed has more than 10,000 signatures.
Activist, former athlete Riley Gaines speaks out against Maine's transgender policies
Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce a civil lawsuit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state's policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports, a move that would violate state law. At the event, Bondi was joined by several key speakers, including former athlete and anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.
FULL: DOJ files lawsuit against Maine over transgender policies
Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce enforcement actions against the state of Maine for violating Title IX. Bondi says a civil lawsuit will be filed against Maine over its transgender policies. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports, a move that would violate state law. Supporters of President Donald Trump’s executive order argue it protects the integrity of women’s sports under Title IX, which a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination.
Families offered tour of Orlando Pulse sight
It's been nine years since the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting, and the community is still trying to heal from the tragedy. Families and survivors of the shooting got an email today inviting them to apply to go inside the building before it's torn down. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks to some of the family members, who say it would be meaningful for them to go back to the building.
School district sticks by decision after teacher loses job
The Brevard County School District says it's sticking by Florida law and not renewing a teacher's contract after she called a student by their preferred name without parental approval. The decision has sparked protests by students, but the district says there are consequences for actions.