Orlando demolishes Pulse nightclub site to build permanent 2016 shooting memorial

Orlando has begun demolishing the Pulse nightclub to prepare the site for a permanent memorial honoring the 49 victims of the 2016 mass shooting. This demolition marks a critical move toward establishing a dedicated remembrance site, with 30 percent of the memorial design already complete. The city is expected to continue construction on the memorial in the coming months to provide a lasting tribute and healing space for survivors and the community.