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Florida Mandates Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks in Cities

8/21/2025

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Florida's Department of Transportation, under Gov. Ron DeSantis, mandated Delray Beach to remove rainbow crosswalks by September 3, 2025.
Key West received similar orders, while Miami Beach and Orlando are not impacted.
State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith claims cities can legally oppose the removal, referencing street art protections.
Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach have complied with the state's directives.

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Story summary

Florida's Department of Transportation, under Gov. Ron DeSantis, mandated Delray Beach to remove rainbow crosswalks by September 3, 2025.
Key West received similar orders, while Miami Beach and Orlando are not impacted.
State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith claims cities can legally oppose the removal, referencing street art protections.
Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach have complied with the state's directives.