The mayor of Orlando, Fla., said that the crosswalk mural, which featured the Pride flag’s colors, was removed overnight this week. Community members protested and have, for now, repainted it.

In a post on X, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, "We will not allow our state roads to be commandeered for political purposes."

According to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the crosswalk was painted over sometime on Wednesday night by the state without the permission of the city government.