In the wake of the horrific tragedy in Orlando, so many are stepping up to help out
ORLANDO, Florida -- One day after the worst mass shooting in United States' history, the Orlando Ace Hardware store, located two blocks away from Pulse nightclub was half crime scene, half media staging area.Forty-nine people were killed and another 53 others were hurt when a gunman opened fire at the popular gay nightclub early Sunday morning.
ORLANDO, Florida -- One day after the worst mass shooting in United States' history, the Orlando Ace Hardware store, located two blocks away from Pulse nightclub was half crime scene, half media staging area.Forty-nine people were killed and another 53 others were hurt when a gunman opened fire at the popular gay nightclub early Sunday morning.
Owners of gay clubs in Milwaukee say Orlando tragedy brought people out: "It's brought us closer together"
MILWAUKEE -- Owners of gay nightclubs in Milwaukee say they're definitely rethinking security in the wake of the worst mass shooting in United States' history, which happened early Sunday, June 12th at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
MILWAUKEE -- Owners of gay nightclubs in Milwaukee say they're definitely rethinking security in the wake of the worst mass shooting in United States' history, which happened early Sunday, June 12th at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
"Planning for PrideFest Milwaukee 2017 starts immediately," and security will be top of mind
MILWAUKEE -- PrideFest Milwaukee 2016 closed at midnight Monday, June 13th -- and the rest of the day was devoted to cleanup.
MILWAUKEE -- PrideFest Milwaukee 2016 closed at midnight Monday, June 13th -- and the rest of the day was devoted to cleanup.
Prayers for Orlando: Vigil in Milwaukee scheduled for Monday evening at City Hall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced a vigil in Milwaukee Monday, June 13th to honor the 49 people who lost their lives during a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, June 12th.The vigil will be held at City Hall, at Water and Wells at 7:00 p.m.A brief program and moment of silence will take place at 7:30 p.m.Those with the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center will join with Mayor Barrett and other organizations hosting this vigil."(June 12th) will be remembered as a tragic day not only for the LGBT community, but for the entire nation," said Karen Gotzler, Milwaukee LGBT Community Center executive director in a statement issued to FOX6 News. "We must pause to mourn those who have had their lives impacted so tragically and stand together against senseless violence that attempts to tear communities down."According to that statement, following the shooting, the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center began offering free crisis counseling at PrideFest on the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee on Sunday.Crisis counseling services will continue this week at the LGBT Community Center between noon and 7:00 p.m. The center is located downtown in the Blatz complex at 1110 N.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced a vigil in Milwaukee Monday, June 13th to honor the 49 people who lost their lives during a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, June 12th.The vigil will be held at City Hall, at Water and Wells at 7:00 p.m.A brief program and moment of silence will take place at 7:30 p.m.Those with the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center will join with Mayor Barrett and other organizations hosting this vigil."(June 12th) will be remembered as a tragic day not only for the LGBT community, but for the entire nation," said Karen Gotzler, Milwaukee LGBT Community Center executive director in a statement issued to FOX6 News. "We must pause to mourn those who have had their lives impacted so tragically and stand together against senseless violence that attempts to tear communities down."According to that statement, following the shooting, the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center began offering free crisis counseling at PrideFest on the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee on Sunday.Crisis counseling services will continue this week at the LGBT Community Center between noon and 7:00 p.m. The center is located downtown in the Blatz complex at 1110 N.
Orlando shooting victim's last moments captured on Snapchat
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A 25-year-old woman's Snapchat video captured the initial gunfire inside the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.Amanda Alvear was among the 49 people shot to death by Omar Mateen, who was killed by police.Alvear was apparently Snapchatting when the shooting erupted and a friend, who Buzzfeed identified as Mykol Marte, posted that video to Facebook."Found out thru snapchat my friend Amanda Alvear was there at Pulse last night," Marte wrote. "Tried calling and texting and still haven't gotten a reply."The video has been viewed over a million times since it was posted Sunday afternoon.Marte took to Facebook again on Monday after learning that Alvear had died.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A 25-year-old woman's Snapchat video captured the initial gunfire inside the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.Amanda Alvear was among the 49 people shot to death by Omar Mateen, who was killed by police.Alvear was apparently Snapchatting when the shooting erupted and a friend, who Buzzfeed identified as Mykol Marte, posted that video to Facebook."Found out thru snapchat my friend Amanda Alvear was there at Pulse last night," Marte wrote. "Tried calling and texting and still haven't gotten a reply."The video has been viewed over a million times since it was posted Sunday afternoon.Marte took to Facebook again on Monday after learning that Alvear had died.
Local Muslims: No room in religion for violence or hate carried out in Orlando
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee-area Muslims held a prayer Sunday evening for the victims of a mass shooting in Orlando, Florida and condemned the shooter's actions.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee-area Muslims held a prayer Sunday evening for the victims of a mass shooting in Orlando, Florida and condemned the shooter's actions.
State legislative committee observes moment of silence for victims of Orlando mass shooting
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee is marking a moment of silence for the 49 people killed at a nightclub shooting in Orlando.The Joint Finance Committee began a meeting Monday with the moment of silence.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee is marking a moment of silence for the 49 people killed at a nightclub shooting in Orlando.The Joint Finance Committee began a meeting Monday with the moment of silence.
FBI: Orlando gunman had strong indications of radicalization
WASHINGTON — FBI Director James Comey says the gunman in the Orlando nightclub attack that killed 49 people had "strong indications of radicalization" and was likely inspired by foreign terrorist organizations.Comey told reporters Monday that Omar Mateen spoke with a 911 operator three times early Sunday morning.
WASHINGTON — FBI Director James Comey says the gunman in the Orlando nightclub attack that killed 49 people had "strong indications of radicalization" and was likely inspired by foreign terrorist organizations.Comey told reporters Monday that Omar Mateen spoke with a 911 operator three times early Sunday morning.
Dear graduates: FOX6's Ted Perry shares message on somber Sunday after mass shooting in Orlando
WHITEFISH BAY -- On a day when we saw the worst mass shooting in the history of our country, FOX6's Ted Perry spotted students he coached in their caps and gowns on graduation day Sunday, June 12th.He shares with you his message to those graduates on a somber day after a horrific incident that left at least 50 people dead, and 53 others hurt.
WHITEFISH BAY -- On a day when we saw the worst mass shooting in the history of our country, FOX6's Ted Perry spotted students he coached in their caps and gowns on graduation day Sunday, June 12th.He shares with you his message to those graduates on a somber day after a horrific incident that left at least 50 people dead, and 53 others hurt.
A deep, solemn silence at Milwaukee PrideFest in honor of 50 lives lost in Orlando
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Sunday, June 12th in Milwaukee to honor the 50 people who lost their lives during a mass shooting at Pulse, a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Sunday, June 12th in Milwaukee to honor the 50 people who lost their lives during a mass shooting at Pulse, a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Increased security: Metal detectors at gates at Milwaukee PrideFest Sunday after Orlando shooting
MILWAUKEE -- There were metal detectors at the admission gates during the final day of Milwaukee PrideFest on Sunday, June 12th.
MILWAUKEE -- There were metal detectors at the admission gates during the final day of Milwaukee PrideFest on Sunday, June 12th.
First eight victims identified by City of Orlando officials after mass shooting at Pulse nightclub
ORLANDO, Florida -- The first victims have been identified after a mass shooting at the popular Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida early Sunday, June 12th, according to a statement posted to the City of Orlando's website.That statement reads as follows:
ORLANDO, Florida -- The first victims have been identified after a mass shooting at the popular Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida early Sunday, June 12th, according to a statement posted to the City of Orlando's website.That statement reads as follows:
"I have no words:" Hearts heavy after shooting in Orlando as Pride Parade steps off in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Pride Parade stepped off at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12th -- about 12 hours after a gunman opened fire at the popular Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Pride Parade stepped off at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12th -- about 12 hours after a gunman opened fire at the popular Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
"To Orlando, we have love:" Spontaneous vigil held in Paris for Florida shooting victims
ORLANDO, Florida -- About 100 people gathered in Paris for a spontaneous vigil at Place Igor Stravinsky to remember those slain and wounded at an Orlando nightclub.Several people were draped in rainbow flags.
ORLANDO, Florida -- About 100 people gathered in Paris for a spontaneous vigil at Place Igor Stravinsky to remember those slain and wounded at an Orlando nightclub.Several people were draped in rainbow flags.
How in the world?! Cat from Sheboygan ends up in Naples, Florida!
SHEBOYGAN -- A cat from Sheboygan has quite the story to tell -- but we may never get to hear it."Nadia" was found in Naples, Florida after getting out of her home here in Wisconsin.PHOTO GALLERY: Michelle Richards took her in and put a picture of her on Facebook.
SHEBOYGAN -- A cat from Sheboygan has quite the story to tell -- but we may never get to hear it."Nadia" was found in Naples, Florida after getting out of her home here in Wisconsin.PHOTO GALLERY: Michelle Richards took her in and put a picture of her on Facebook.
"Last day of 2015!" Veteran’s final Facebook post goes viral after he was killed by drunk driver
LARGO, Florida -- A veteran’s final Facebook post is going viral after he was killed by a drunk driver on New Year’s Eve.31-year-old Matthew DeRemer was riding his motorcycle in Largo, Florida when he was struck by a drunk driver, FOX 13 News reports.DeRemer was pronounced dead at the scene.Hours before he passed, DeRemer wrote a Facebook post reflecting on obstacles he overcame in 2015 and appearing hopeful for 2016.
LARGO, Florida -- A veteran’s final Facebook post is going viral after he was killed by a drunk driver on New Year’s Eve.31-year-old Matthew DeRemer was riding his motorcycle in Largo, Florida when he was struck by a drunk driver, FOX 13 News reports.DeRemer was pronounced dead at the scene.Hours before he passed, DeRemer wrote a Facebook post reflecting on obstacles he overcame in 2015 and appearing hopeful for 2016.
Florida sheriff's deputy, domestic violence suspect dead after shooting outside lawyer's office
SHALIMAR, Florida — A Florida deputy was shot from behind and killed after serving a domestic violence injunction Tuesday morning, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said.
SHALIMAR, Florida — A Florida deputy was shot from behind and killed after serving a domestic violence injunction Tuesday morning, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said.
Sturgeon leaps from river and kills 5-year-old Florida girl
LAKE CITY, FL — A 5-year-old Florida girl riding in a boat has died after a sturgeon leaped from the Suwannee River and struck her.Wildlife officials said Jaylon Rippy died after being struck Thursday night.
LAKE CITY, FL — A 5-year-old Florida girl riding in a boat has died after a sturgeon leaped from the Suwannee River and struck her.Wildlife officials said Jaylon Rippy died after being struck Thursday night.
"He would have had four instant hostages:" But 10-year-old's quick thinking foiled home invasion
ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida -- "He would have had four instant hostages," but he didn't -- thanks to the quick thinking of a 10-year-old boy.
ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida -- "He would have had four instant hostages," but he didn't -- thanks to the quick thinking of a 10-year-old boy.
Police report: Man charged with shooting at George Zimmerman had "fixation" on him
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A police report says a man charged with shooting at George Zimmerman last week had "a fixation" on the former neighborhood watch leader.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A police report says a man charged with shooting at George Zimmerman last week had "a fixation" on the former neighborhood watch leader.