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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Attend City-Wide Prayer Service

Last updated on June 14, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will be joining the community this evening for a City-wide prayer service at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Orlando (3000 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL).

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CANCELED – TOMORROW 10:30 A.M. – PRESS CONFERENCE

Last updated on June 15, 2016

This press conference is CANCELED at this time. We will work to reschedule this and will provide details on that when details are available.

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Mayor Buddy Dyer to Open City of Orlando Family Assistance Center

Last updated on June 15, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will announce the opening of the City of Orlando Family Assistance Center at Camping World Stadium, formerly known as the Orlando Citrus Bowl.

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Update on Services and Statistics of Orlando Family Assistance Center

Last updated on June 17, 2016

A press conference will be held for an update on the assistance being offered to those directly affected by the Pulse tragedy at the City of Orlando Family Assistance Center (FAC).

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Mayor Dyer Announces Extended Hours of the Family Assistance Center

Last updated on June 17, 2016

To continue to meet the needs of the community, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the City of Orlando is extending the operations of the Family Assistance Center.

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Community to Honor Victims of Pulse Tragedy at Candlelight Vigil Today

Last updated on June 19, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join with the Orlando community and state and local elected officials and leaders for a community vigil and candlelighting ceremony to honor the victims of the Pulse tragedy.

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More than 600 Individuals Have Received Help

Last updated on June 19, 2016

The city encourages the community to continue to spread the word that help is available.

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City of Orlando Working to Get Orange Avenue Open For Business

Last updated on June 20, 2016

The City of Orlando thanks the media for their support, understanding and patience as our Orlando Police Department, State and Federal agencies continue to investigate this incident.

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OC Government and Orlando Open Orlando United Assistance Center

Last updated on June 22, 2016

Orange County Government and the City of Orlando will open the Orlando United Assistance Center at 507 East Michigan Street.

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City of Orlando and Orange County Government Update on Memorials

Last updated on June 24, 2016

The City of Orlando and Orange County Government are proud to announce a partnership with the Orange County Regional History Center to collect and preserve letters, notes, signs and other non-perishable tribute items.

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Orlando United Hispanic Community Vigil

Last updated on June 24, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join with the Orlando Hispanic community and local elected officials and leaders at a community vigil organized by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando.

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SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Orlando

Last updated on June 27, 2016

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

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OneOrlando Announces Partnerships

Last updated on June 30, 2016

Equality Florida, the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida (The Center) and the National Compassion Fund announced a partnership with OneOrlando.

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OneOrlando Fund Update

Last updated on July 01, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer remains committed to ensuring that the OneOrlando Funds collected are directly distributed to victims’ families and survivors of the Pulse tragedy in an open, transparent and equitable manner.

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Partnering with Heart of Florida United Way

Last updated on July 11, 2016

The City of Orlando and Orange County Government are partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to manage the Orlando United Assistance Center to provide long-term assistance to those affected by the Pulse tragedy.

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Transfer of the 49 White “Pulse” Tribute Crosses

Last updated on July 11, 2016

The 49 White “Pulse” Tribute Crosses from the Orlando Health campus will be transferred to Orange County’s History Center.

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Transfer of All Memorial Items

Last updated on July 14, 2016

On Monday, July 18, the Orange County Regional History Center staff will complete their efforts to carefully collect and archive all the non-perishable tribute items that have been placed at the Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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Administrator of OneOrlando Fund, Releases Draft Protocol

Last updated on July 14, 2016

Today, Kenneth R. Feinberg, Administrator of OneOrlando Fund, released a draft Protocol that outlines the proposed process for the distribution of the OneOrlando funds directly to victims’ families and survivors.

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OneOrlando Fund Board Hosts Town Hall Meetings

Last updated on July 29, 2016

The OneOrlando Fund Board is encouraging input from victims’ families and survivors of the Pulse tragedy and the Orlando community on the draft Protocol.

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OneOrlando Fund Claim Forms Now Available for Pulse Victims

Last updated on August 12, 2016

Today, Kenneth R. Feinberg, Administrator of OneOrlando Fund, announced Claim Forms for the OneOrlando Fund are now available.

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REMINDER: Deadline Approaching for OneOrlando Claim Forms

Last updated on September 02, 2016

The deadline to submit Claim Forms for the OneOrlando Fund is September 12, 2016.

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Survivor Tree Seedlings are Donated to Communities

Last updated on September 12, 2016

The victims of tragedies in two U.S. cities and one country will be honored with the offering of “Survivor Tree” seedlings, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum announced today.

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Installation of New Commemorative Fence Screen Surrounding Pulse

Last updated on September 13, 2016

On Monday, September 19, the owners of Pulse, the City of Orlando, the Downtown South Main Street District and the Orange County Regional History Center will install a new fence around the perimeter of Pulse.

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OneOrlando Fund Update

Last updated on September 19, 2016

With the help of the OneOrlando Fund Board and the Fund Administrator, Ken Feinberg, the OneOrlando Fund has made great progress towards distributing more than $26 million to victims’ families and survivors in a responsible and transparent manner.

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International Headliners Join Pulse Community Grand Marshals

Last updated on September 22, 2016

Orlando’s Come Out With Pride Festival takes place Saturday, October 8 at Downtown Orlando’s picturesque Lake Eola Park, with preceding events both Thursday and Friday.

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OneOrlando Fund to Begin Payment Distribution

Last updated on September 26, 2016

Today, the final distribution plan for the OneOrlando Fund was unanimously approved by the Board.

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Lake Eola Bandshell Pays Tribute to Victims of Pulse

Last updated on October 03, 2016

This week, work begins to paint the Lake Eola Bandshell with a rainbow theme to honor and remember the victims of the Pulse tragedy.

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Statement on the City of Orlando’s Proposed Purchase of Pulse

Last updated on November 08, 2016

Read the city's statement on purchasing the Pulse nightclub.

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OneOrlando Fund Update

Last updated on December 02, 2016

The OneOrlando Fund has distributed $27,410,000 for 299 claims, representing 98 percent of all eligible claims filed.

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Orlando United Day

Last updated on March 27, 2017

The City of Orlando and Orange County Government, in collaboration with Pulse, announce the dedication of June 12, 2017, as “Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness.”

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OneOrlando Fund Update

Last updated on April 07, 2017

The OneOrlando Fund will begin the second and final distribution payments from the OneOrlando Fund.

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Logistics for Media Outlets Planning to Cover “Orlando United Day”

Last updated on May 02, 2017

To remember the victims and honor the survivors of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, a number of community events and activities will take place on Monday, June 12, 2017.

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Transportation Notice – June 12, 2017 – Orlando United Day

Last updated on May 17, 2017

View road closures for “Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness.”

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June 12, 2017 – Orlando United Day – Media Credential Deadline

Last updated on May 25, 2017

To remember the victims and honor the survivors of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, a number of community events and activities will take place on Monday, June 12, 2017.

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Media Parking Information and Credential Distribution Details

Last updated on May 30, 2017

The Central Florida Media Committee has been working with organizers for the events planned at Lake Eola and Pulse Nightclub to provide pool coverage and minimize the media footprint and allow for the victims, survivors and family members primary access to the sites.

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Pulse Media – Credential and Logistics

Last updated on June 05, 2017

View media parking information, credential distribution details and a note from the Chairman of the Central Florida Media Committee.

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Orange County Announces Rainbow 25 Sea-to-Sea Flag On Display

Last updated on June 07, 2017

In tribute to the lives lost at the Pulse Nightclub shooting and in support of freedom lovers worldwide, Section 93 of the Sea-to-Sea Rainbow Flag will once again be on display at the Orange County (Florida) Administration Building.

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Press Desk Activated at the City of Orlando EOC

Last updated on June 12, 2017

At 8 a.m. today, the City of Orlando has activated the Emergency Operations Center for “Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness.”

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