State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in Oviedo
Read full article: State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in OviedoIn a social media post, Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek shared a photo of the deteriorating coverage, revealing green paint beginning to show through the black pavement.
Orlando restaurant owner invites artists to parking lot amid federal fight against street art
Read full article: Orlando restaurant owner invites artists to parking lot amid federal fight against street artDozens of artists are transforming the parking lot of a well-known Orlando business in response to Florida’s recent decision to paint over street art on public roadways, including the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub.
’I fear for my life:’ Supporters return to Pulse nightclub despite online threats
Read full article: ’I fear for my life:’ Supporters return to Pulse nightclub despite online threatsZane Aparicio, who goes by Cait Aldebrandt, returned to the Pulse crosswalk area in Orlando on Sunday to support the LGBTQ community despite being attacked the day before and facing threats of violence against protesters.
‘Punched and kicked in the face:’ Orlando police investigating incident near Pulse nightclub
Read full article: ‘Punched and kicked in the face:’ Orlando police investigating incident near Pulse nightclubOrlando police on Saturday evening said they are investigating an incident near the Pulse nightclub after a man said he was punched and kicked in the face.
Orange County judge finds probable cause in arrest of 3 crosswalk protesters
Read full article: Orange County judge finds probable cause in arrest of 3 crosswalk protestersA judge in Orange County Monday found that probable cause existed for the arrests of three people protesting at the crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub Sunday night.
3 arrested at latest protest outside of crosswalk near Pulse, troopers say
Read full article: 3 arrested at latest protest outside of crosswalk near Pulse, troopers sayThe Florida Highway Patrol placed three people in handcuffs on Sunday during a protest near the crosswalk outside of the former Pulse nightclub.
‘Defacing sidewalk prohibited:’ New signs at Pulse, 1 arrested as Florida steps up rainbow fight
Read full article: ‘Defacing sidewalk prohibited:’ New signs at Pulse, 1 arrested as Florida steps up rainbow fightAt the crosswalk outside the former Pulse Nightclub — where a man was arrested after allegedly leaving chalky footprints while crossing the street — more signs that were left overnight suggest it’s now prohibited to use chalk on the sidewalk, too.
DeSantis says new Florida law allows removal of crosswalk art. What the law says
Read full article: DeSantis says new Florida law allows removal of crosswalk art. What the law saysFor the second straight day, Gov. Ron DeSantis mentioned a law that he claimed pertained to the removal of street art from crosswalks. So what is the law?
Package of chalk for sidewalk protesters shuts down Orlando Pulse site
Read full article: Package of chalk for sidewalk protesters shuts down Orlando Pulse siteLaw enforcement officers had to clear the area around the Pulse memorial in Orlando Monday because an unknown package was found on the property. It turned out to be a box of chalk.
Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing by
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing byPainted over, colored in, and painted over again, what until recently was an approved and undisturbed rainbow crosswalk outside of the former Pulse Nightclub is now black, white, and apparently under supervision.
Rainbow returns to Orlando crosswalk after Florida paints over tribute to Pulse victims
Read full article: Rainbow returns to Orlando crosswalk after Florida paints over tribute to Pulse victimsThe removal of a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub has sparked significant public outcry and has brought attention to the fate of other pieces of street art across Orlando.
Florida officials sent Orlando a list of crosswalk art to be removed. Pulse wasn’t on it
Read full article: Florida officials sent Orlando a list of crosswalk art to be removed. Pulse wasn’t on itAs the backlash deepens in response to the Florida Department of Transportation’s removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Memorial, News 6 has learned that the department has identified nearly 20 other pavement markings that need to be removed.
Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnight
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnightA rainbow-painted crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub memorial was removed overnight, following a recent directive from the Trump administration.