Orlando officials expressed outrage at the overnight erasure of a rainbow-striped crosswalk outside the Pulse Memorial. Critics claim it was removed by the Florida Department of Transportation, but the agency has not responded to a request for comment.

Delray Beach commissioners delayed action on a downtown pride crosswalk, agreeing to an administrative hearing before complying with FDOT’s directive.

There was a time when same-sex couples walking in downtown Orlando, Delray Beach, Mount Dora or even Key West would be afraid to hold hands. There was a time when many members of the LGBTQ+ community were careful to evade the spotlight,