Orlando remembers Pulse victims, supports survivors

Orlando will commemorate the ninth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting with a ceremony honoring the 49 victims and supporting survivors. The city will host a memorial service on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, attended by city officials and first responders. The event comes as the city prepares to demolish the club and build a permanent memorial. The new memorial, estimated to cost $12 million, will replace a temporary tribute and is supported by both the city and Orange County. The event will be livestreamed, and new questions about the shooting's response have recently emerged.