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Florida Orders Delray Beach to Remove Pride Crosswalks

8/19/2025

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The Florida Department of Transportation mandated Delray Beach to remove its LGBTQ+ pride intersection by September 3, threatening state fund withholding.
City officials are exploring legal avenues to maintain the rainbow crosswalks, representing LGBTQ+ pride and diversity.
The political environment has turned against LGBTQ+ symbols, with state officials promoting a non-political transportation policy.

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Story summary

The Florida Department of Transportation mandated Delray Beach to remove its LGBTQ+ pride intersection by September 3, threatening state fund withholding.
City officials are exploring legal avenues to maintain the rainbow crosswalks, representing LGBTQ+ pride and diversity.
The political environment has turned against LGBTQ+ symbols, with state officials promoting a non-political transportation policy.