Locals react after officials erased a rainbow crosswalk honoring Pulse Nightclub victims

By Joe M Pedersen

Published August 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM EDT

The rainbow crosswalk in front of Orlando's Pulse nightclub was removed by Florida transportation officials. The crosswalk was a memorial for those killed in a 2016 mass shooting at the gay bar.

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