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The American flag is flown at half staff over the White House in Washington, Sunday, June 12, 2016, after President Barack Obama spoke about the massacre at an Orlando nightclub. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Attorney general, Homeland security chief cancel China trip over Orlando nightclub massacre

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Orange County Sheriff's Department SWAT members arrive to a fatal shooting at Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando massacre follows playbook of Islamic State attacks

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Police cars and emergency vehicles surround the Pulse Orlando nightclub, the scene of a fatal shooting, in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Pulse, site of Orlando massacre, holds key spot in gay scene, night life

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

This May 13, 2016, file photo shows Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaking during a news conference at the Texas Republican Convention in Dallas. Patrick has deleted a tweet quoting the New Testament that he posted after the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting. Hours after the Sunday, June 12, 2016, shooting at a gay nightclub that left at least 50 people dead, Patrick sent a tweet from his personal account: "Do not be deceived. God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)

Dan Patrick, Texas lieutenant governor, deletes Bible tweet after Orlando shooting

Associated Press

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, center right, and Orlando Police Chief John Mina, center left, arrive to a news conference after a fatal shooting at Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando mayor says 50 killed, 53 hurt in massacre at gay nightclub

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Jermaine Towns, left, and Brandon Shuford, second from left, wait down the street from the scene of a shooting involving multiple fatalities at a nightclub in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. Towns said his brother was hiding in a bathroom at the time. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Obama briefed on Orlando shooting

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Britain's Prince Harry, left, and first lady Michelle Obama listen to speakers during the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games, Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Prince Harry, Michelle Obama help kick off Invictus Games

By Terrance Harris - Associated Press

Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure featurues an encounter with a Jurassic Park raptor. (Photo by Jacquie Kubin/Special to The Washington Times)

Universal fun for the family as theme parks conjure high-tech movie magic

By Joseph Szadkowski - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' John Wall (2) goes past Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris (12) to score a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

John Wall’s 24 points help Wizards coast to road win over Magic

By Bill Fay - Associated Press

This June 19, 2014 photo shows animatronic bank tellers at Gringotts Bank, part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando. Orlando’s theme park attractions make it an appealing destination for business travelers as well as leisure tourists. Conventions and conferences often book attractions like the Harry Potter park for exclusive after-hours access for their attendees. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Bleisure travel shows Orlando parks not just for kids

By BETH J. HARPAZ - Associated Press

The Caretaker stops by Universal Orlando‘s Halloween Horror Nights 25. (Photo by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

Best Horror Attractions 2015: Universal Orlando’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights 25’

By Joseph Szadkowski - The Washington Times

Pastor Ken Graves, leading worship for a group of pastors at an American Renewal Project event in Orlando, Florida in July 2015. (Photo courtesy of the American Renewal Project)

W. SCOTT LAMB: Win the culture? Worship Christ? Why choose only one?

By W. Scott Lamb

In this July 9, 2013, file photo, George Zimmerman leaves the courtroom for a lunch break his trial in Seminole Circuit Court, in Sanford, Fla. Police officers in Florida say Zimmerman has been involved in a shooting, Monday, May 11, 2015. Zimmerman was acquitted in 2013 of fatally shooting Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, in a case that sparked protests and national debate about race relations. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, Pool, File)

George Zimmerman shooting linked to prior dust-up, Florida police say

By Kylie Hightower and Mike Schneider - Associated Press

** FILE ** Dumbo takes youngsters for a ride in Walt Disney World's Fantasyland area. (Associated Press)

Orlando tops U.S. destinations for spring travel

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2014, file photo, New York Jets running back Chris Johnson warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in East Rutherford, N.J. Johnson and another passenger were shot in their shoulders while stopped at a traffic light in Orlando early Sunday, March 8, 2015 and the driver of the vehicle they were in was killed. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Former Jets running back Chris Johnson shot in Orlando

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, file photo, Orlando Magic coach Jacque Vaughn reacts during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York. The Orlando Magic fired Jacque Vaughn as coach Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, after two and half seasons, ending the tenure of the first-time head coach brought in to help rebuild the franchise. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

Magic fire coach Jacque Vaughn; GM says team stuck in a rut

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 photo, shows how attendees compete against one another in the Laser Fury 360 bumper cars, at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions convention and trade show in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Giant theme park expo highlights new fun for 2015

By Tamara Lush - Associated Press

Fans reach out for autographs before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Nationals 2015 spring training schedule released

By Staff

Washington Wizards' Paul Pierce (34) looks to shoot as he is guarded by Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. Washington won 105-98. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Five thoughts from the Washington Wizards’ first road trip

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times