Orlando in the news: Pulse memorial work hits 30% as city reshapes the nightclub tragedy site; pop. 307k, inland hub of Central Florida.
A partial government shutdown since February 14 has strained TSA staffing, causing increased security lines, flight cancellations, and delays at major U.S. airports. Severe weather and staffing issues have compounded travel disruptions, affecting thousands of travelers nationwide today, March 17, 2026.
Construction has started on demolishing the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, where 49 people were killed in the 2016 mass shooting. The city plans a $12 million memorial opening in 2027, amid ongoing debates over LGBTQ+ monuments and political symbolism.
Tiger Woods is seeking treatment abroad following his recent DUI arrest in Florida. Authorities are investigating his prescription medication records, and Woods has denied alcohol involvement. He has announced a break from golf and will miss upcoming tournaments, including the Masters.
This report synthesises perspectives on long-term care costs as dementia affects aging populations. It highlights family financial strain, the need for elder-law planning, and the role of Medicare/Medicaid in funding care, with practical guidance on conversations and planning.
German wrestler Marcel Barthel, performing as El Grande Americano, has been charged with misdemeanor battery in Orlando after an April incident involving an elevator confrontation. He has pleaded not guilty and returns to court as a mask-vs-mask match against Chad Gable looms in Monterrey.
The Southern Baptist Convention's delegates are voting on a constitutional amendment to ban churches with women pastors, while electing a new leader and approving resolutions on antisemitism and immigration. The move has failed to reach a two-thirds threshold in two consecutive years in recent iterations.