Cara Loughran

Cara Loughran, 14, danced at the Drake School of Irish Dance in South Florida. "Cara was a beautiful soul and always had a smile on her face," the dance studio said in a statement. "We are heartbroken as we send our love and support to her family during this horrible time."

Gina Montalto

Gina, 14, was named as a victim of the shooting by Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.

Joaquin Oliver

Joaquin, 17, was named as a victim of the shooting by Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.

Alaina Petty

Petty's family said she was vibrant and determined. She had volunteered after Hurricane Irma hit Florida in September.

"Alaina loved to serve," the statement from her family said.

She was also a part of the "Helping Hands" program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

"While we will not have the opportunity to watch her grow up and become the amazing woman we know she would become, we are keeping an eternal perspective," her family said.

Alaina, 14, was also a member of the junior ROTC at her school, a leadership program taught by retired Army personnel.

Meadow Pollack

Pollack, 18, had been accepted at Lynn University in Boca Raton. Spokeswoman Jamie D'Aria said: "Meadow was a lovely young woman, who was full of energy. We were very much looking forward to having her join our community in the fall. "

Helena Ramsay

Helena, 17, was named as a victim of the shooting by Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.

Alex Schachter

Alex, 14, was named as a victim of the shooting by Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.

Carmen Schentrup

Carmen, 16, was named as a victim of the shooting by Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.

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