Florida Official Kenneth Lewis Suspended Over Anti-Orlando Facebook Post (Orlando shooting)

Elisha Fieldstadt
NBC

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ezs note:  WHOA.  It just goes to show that you can get a law degree and yet be very, very, very stupid.  He might just qualify for asshole of the century.

Man hit in back in Orlando shooting played dead to survive (Orlando shooting)

Jason Dearen
timesunion

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Somber times in tourist haven after nightclub massacre (Orlando shooting)

Jay Reeves and Jason Dearen
The Washington Post

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‘Our hearts are broken, too’: Obama visits survivors of Orlando rampage (Orlando shooting)

Katie Zezima, Ellen Nakashima, and Mark Berman
The Washington Post

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Omar Mateen Told Police He’d Strap Bombs to Hostages, Orlando Mayor Says

Frances Robles and Richard Perez-Pena
The New York Times

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ezs note:  Due to a glitch - which I hope to get fixed soon - I am unable to get pics with each blog.  In the meantime, I will blogging out once a day news reports as long as they remain current.  I promise I will use trusted news such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Slate, and other newspapers of good repute.  Uh, the Breitbart Times and other nutcases need not apply.  I hope this will keep you informed.

What has the Orlando gunman's father said?

Tucker Reals
CBS

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Orlando: Omar Mateen 'pledged loyalty to ISIL, others'

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Aljazeera

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THESE ARE THE VICTIMS OF THE PULSE NIGHTCLUB SHOOTING IN ORLANDO

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ABC 11

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Connecticut Leaders React with Shock to Orlando Terror Attack

Kathleen McWilliams, Stephen Singer, and Mara Lee
Hartford Courant

reactions from Connecticut...

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Mass Shooting At Orlando Gay Nightclub: What We Know

Merrit Kennedy and Emma Bowman
NPR

Pulse nightclub under attack

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ezs note:  I will definitely have current updates in tomorrow's blog. To all the friends and families, my sincere condolences. 

Transgender Teen Celebrity Draws Crowd at AACE Meeting

Miriam E. Tucker
Medscape

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Mercedes Successful Becomes 11th Trans Person Killed in 2016

Sunnivie Brydum
Advocate

Mercedes Successful  

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ezs note:  If you have any information regarding this murder, please call the Haines City police department at 863-421-3636 or at Crimestoppers at 800-226-TIPS.  Rest in peace, Mercedes...  

A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate

Lizette Alvarez
The New York Times

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ezs note:  It goes to show you that what is needed in Congress is not a label, such as Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, what have you - what is needed are thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent people.  Thanks, Ms Ros-Lehtinen!

It’s Time to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility!

Steve Williams
care2

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ezs note:  If you have time, please fill out the petition at the bottom of the blog.  Geez, it takes two minutes - if that!! 

Transgender woman dies after undergoing illegal backstreet bum implant surgery (Ireland)

Natalie Evans
Irish Mirror

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ezs note:  Go ahead.  Take a second look.  Maybe - if you're "lucky" - you'll wind up with a horribly disfigured body.  If you're not so lucky, you'll wind up dead. Don't let these charlatans take your money AND your life!!!

How To Avoid A Lawsuit With One Easy Ruling

Susan Nilon
SRQ

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Transgender woman files suit against former employer

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wftv9

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Shayne Fletcher, a transgender Hernando man crowdfunding sex change

Jacqueline Ingles
ABC Action News

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WATCH: Florida Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Is a Mom for Trans Equality

Cleis Abeni
Advocate

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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Lake hopes for leads in transgender cold case, sends items for DNA testing

Christal Hayes / chayes@orlandosentinel.com
Orlando Sentinel

'Julie Doe'  (actual name unknown)

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ezs note:  Okay -- I know it's a longshot, but if you lived or worked in the Orlando area in 1988 and recognize the sketch of 'Julie Doe', please call the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 352-343-2101 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.  Thanks.