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Florida Activists Arrested as Rainbow Crosswalks Face Removal

9/5/2025

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Florida Highway Patrol arrested activists attempting to restore a rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse nightclub for interfering with traffic control.
The state's directive to remove rainbow markings is spreading to other cities, with Key West challenging the removals.
Local leaders, including Miami-Dade's mayor, claim the state's actions indicate anti-LGBTQ sentiment.
Cities must comply with the state's order by a deadline to avoid losing transportation funding.

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Florida Highway Patrol arrested activists attempting to restore a rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse nightclub for interfering with traffic control.
The state's directive to remove rainbow markings is spreading to other cities, with Key West challenging the removals.
Local leaders, including Miami-Dade's mayor, claim the state's actions indicate anti-LGBTQ sentiment.
Cities must comply with the state's order by a deadline to avoid losing transportation funding.