People took matters into their own hands after the commemorative crosswalk was removed, and drew it back onto the ground.

Under the authority of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and in line with a new ban on “non-compliant pavement surface markings”, state authorities have written to local cities in recent weeks demanding they remove rainbow crosswalks. It echoes wider guidance from the Tr*mp administration to remove political messages from roadways.

Orlando resident Dallas Perdue uses colored chalk to restore the rainbow colored Pulse Memorial crosswalk. | WFTV screenshot The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... Show more