Florida removes rainbow crosswalks honoring Pulse victims amid political controversy

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Florida removes rainbow crosswalks honoring Pulse victims amid political controversy
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Protesters in Orlando returned to restore the rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub, which was painted over by the Florida Department of Transportation due to non-compliance with regulations, as a symbol honoring the 49 victims of the Pulse massacre. The protesters used paint to re-establish the memorial, emphasizing its significance beyond mere decoration, while FDOT plans to build a permanent memorial nearby. The city has until September 4 to bring the crosswalks into compliance.

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