Rainbow Crossing Crackdown /tags/rainbow-crossing-crackdown Rainbow Crossing Crackdown en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT State removes $180,000 art crosswalks by Venezuelan artist in Coral Gables /transportation/2025-09-16/crosswalk-fdot-art-rainbow-coral-gables While two South Florida cities take part in hearings this week seeking to preserve their rainbow crosswalks, the removal of two art crosswalks in Coral Gables — by the late renowned Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez — happened almost unnoticed. In fact, many residents had been upset by the cost of the installation in the first place. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /transportation/2025-09-16/crosswalk-fdot-art-rainbow-coral-gables Jimena Romero Parking spots used as colorful protest against Florida crackdown on rainbow crosswalks /government-politics/2025-09-15/parking-spots-used-as-colorful-protest-against-florida-crackdown-on-rainbow-crosswalks An Orlando restaurant owner has turned 49 parking spots outside her eatery into art spaces. This move is in response to a state mandate removing rainbow-colored crosswalks and other street art in Florida. On Monday, Trina Gregory of Se7en Bites hosted the event “Parking Space for Pride — A Rainbow Connection.†She received 1,000 applications from artists. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:05:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-15/parking-spots-used-as-colorful-protest-against-florida-crackdown-on-rainbow-crosswalks Associated Press Orlando council approves $12 million agreement for Pulse Memorial /government-politics/2025-09-09/orlando-council-approves-12-million-agreement-for-pulse-memorial Under the funding agreement, Orange County pays $5 million and Orlando is responsible for the rest along with any cost overruns. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-09/orlando-council-approves-12-million-agreement-for-pulse-memorial Joe Byrnes 'Wasteful, hateful': South Florida residents oppose rainbow crosswalks crackdown, poll shows /government-politics/2025-09-04/rainbow-crosswalks-miami-broward-palm-beach-key-west Residents have overwhelmingly told a SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± poll they are unhappy with the use of government resources to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state mandate, while endorsing the community value of street art. Some respondents, however, said the artwork does not belong in public property and creates a safety issue. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:20:13 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-04/rainbow-crosswalks-miami-broward-palm-beach-key-west Valentina Sandoval Miami Beach joins other Florida cities in protecting rainbow crosswalks /south-florida/2025-09-03/miami-beach-rainbow-crosswalks-florida The Miami Beach City Commission has filed a last-minute request for an administrative hearing with the Florida Department of Transportation to contest the state’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:13:48 GMT /south-florida/2025-09-03/miami-beach-rainbow-crosswalks-florida Anthony Cruz Three Pulse protesters released after arrests for chalking rainbow back into crosswalk /transportation/2025-09-02/three-pulse-protesters-released-after-arrests-for-chalking-rainbow-back-into-crosswalk Three people were released by a judge after their arrests Sunday evening at the Pulse nightclub memorial in Orlando. Witnesses say they again chalked rainbow colors back into the crosswalk. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT /transportation/2025-09-02/three-pulse-protesters-released-after-arrests-for-chalking-rainbow-back-into-crosswalk Nicole Darden Creston Fort Lauderdale will fight to keep painted crosswalks, including LBGTQ display /government-politics/2025-08-28/rainbow-crossing-lgbtq-art-fort-lauderdale The decision comes after numerous municipalities throughout the state were asked to comply with a ban on "non-standard" markings and "political ideology" on streets and pavements, with many LGBTQ pride rainbow crossings targeted. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:38:55 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-28/rainbow-crossing-lgbtq-art-fort-lauderdale Carlton Gillespie Battle over rainbow crossings, street art: Share what’s happening in your community /government-politics/2025-08-27/rainbow-crossings-florida-street-art With Florida cities facing pressure from state and federal officials to remove rainbow crosswalks and other "non-standard markings" from roads and pavements, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± is trying to keep tabs on street art in South Florida, and also get a check on how our communities feel about them. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:22:31 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-27/rainbow-crossings-florida-street-art Matheus Sanchez Florida cities race to save rainbow crosswalks as the state's deadlines for removal loom /government-politics/2025-08-27/florida-cities-race-to-save-rainbow-crosswalks-as-the-states-deadlines-for-removal-loom An emergency meeting is planned for Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale as that city and others across Florida are facing state orders to remove rainbow crosswalks by early next month. The state threatens to withhold funding if cities don't comply. These crosswalks celebrate LGBTQ pride and other causes. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:32:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-27/florida-cities-race-to-save-rainbow-crosswalks-as-the-states-deadlines-for-removal-loom Associated Press Rainbow crosswalk at Pulse lives on in chalk, after FDOT removed it /government-politics/2025-08-26/rainbow-crosswalk-at-pulse-lives-on-in-chalk-after-fdot-removed-it The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis is going after rainbows -- a symbol of gay pride -- all over the state. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:50:02 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-26/rainbow-crosswalk-at-pulse-lives-on-in-chalk-after-fdot-removed-it Joe Byrnes