Body of 'Julie Doe' in Florida identified as transgender woman Pamela Leigh Walton
Walton's body had been discovered in 1988 and remained unidentified since then.
March 10, 2025
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Vision for long-delayed memorial to Pulse victims finally comes into view
Orlando leaders plan to tear down the site of the mass shooting and establish a reflecting pool where patrons once danced in the gay club.
February 6, 2025
A queer pro-Palestine protester was shoved by a police officer. Now she's been charged (exclusive)
The protester shoved by an Orlando police officer in a viral clip tells The Advocate what happened at the Queers for Palestine rally, and what comes next.
September 27, 2024
Florida man who threatened judge over 'don't say gay' suit gets five-year sentence
Stephen Jay Thorn, a retired teacher, was incensed that the judge dismissed a challenge to the law and made light of bullying.
August 31, 2024
This Orlando team is headed to the Gay Softball World Series — and they need your help (exclusive)
Dan Lanini, shortstop on the Orlando Onslaught, tells The Advocate about his team's first-ever appearance in the Gay Softball World Series.
August 14, 2024
Musical 'From Here,' dealing with Pulse tragedy, to make New York debut
"That moment intersects with the daily drama of the show" about a group of queer friends in Orlando, says playwright Donald Rupe.
June 24, 2024
Political leaders call for honoring Pulse victims with action
“We have a saying that birthed out of the Pulse tragedy in Orlando, and it's that we don't just honor them with empty words or hollow sympathies. We honor those stolen from us with action,” said Brandon Wolf.
June 23, 2024
Pulse shooting remains a grim moment in LGBTQ+ history 8 years later
Forty-nine people were killed that night.
June 12, 2024
Club Q, Pulse, and an Ohio firebombing: Why these drag queen survivors are sharing their stories (exclusive)
Drag queens who survived the Club Q mass shooting, the Pulse Massacre, and a Ohio church firebombing tell The Advocate about a coalition they've formed to support drag artists in the face of violence.
May 29, 2024
35 burly & beautiful pics from Bear Troop 69's inaugural Bear Jamboree at Gay Disney
Now THIS is what we call the happiest place on Earth!
April 4, 2024
'Beloved' Virginia professor found dead at gay men's sauna after vanishing from conference
Averett University psychology professor David Hanbury, 37, was found deceased Saturday at the popular gay men's sauna Club Orlando.
March 20, 2024
The next Pulse shooting could be prevented by credit card companies, says Florida congressman
Proposed legislation, if passed, would stop states from prohibiting the creation of a merchant code for guns. The Pulse shooter reportedly had almost $30,000 in credit charges on guns and ammunitions.
February 15, 2024
Florida man arrested for defacing Pride intersection painted to honor Pulse nightclub victims
It’s the second time the intersection, dedicated to survivors and victims of the Pulse massacre, has been defaced.
February 13, 2024
Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state
It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.
February 9, 2024
Orlando Takes Charge of Rebooted Pulse Memorial Planning
The memorial will be dedicated to the 49 people killed in the massacre at Pulse nightclub. The shift marks less a torch passing and more a takeover following a year of controversy over the management of the planning.
December 19, 2023
Lesbian Florida Politician Celebrates Her Win With Drag Queen at Victory Party
"I'm ecstatic, and yes I had a drag queen at my victory party,” Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan said.
November 7, 2023
Pulse Shooting Museum Plans Scrapped by Foundation
The news comes only days after the city of Orlando announced it would try to buy the location of the nightclub site.
October 28, 2023
Washington Times Writer Condemns Trans Kids' Parents With Bible Verse Suggesting Execution
Cheryl Chumley denies that she wished death for the parents of a transgender girl who was grand marshal of the Orlando Pride parade.
October 25, 2023
Suspect Arrested in Vandalism at Two Orlando LGBTQ+ Centers
Murals at the centers were spray-painted with hateful graffiti and images.
September 14, 2023
Pulse Nightclub Shooting Remembered Amid Calls for Action
President Joe Biden in 2021 declared the site of the Orlando nightclub as a national memorial.
June 12, 2023
Pat Robertson, Conservative Anti-LGBTQ+ Televangelist, Dies at 93
Robertson helped imbue the Republican Party with conservative Christianity, turning it in the nightmare it is today.
June 8, 2023