Orange County commits $5 million to Pulse Memorial

A permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting is one step closer to reality after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution toward the project.

What we know:

A permanent memorial honoring the 49 victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting took a major step forward after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution.

The memorial will be built at the original site of the nightclub, replacing the current interim tribute. The estimated total cost is $12 million, with the City of Orlando providing the majority of funding.

What we don't know:

A final funding agreement between Orange County and the City of Orlando is still pending. It’s also un

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