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Florida Expands Order to Remove Fort Lauderdale Street Art, Sets Sept. 15 Hearing

Cities mount challenges under the threat of transportation funds being withheld.

Overview

  • FDOT’s latest letter added seven locations to an earlier four-site list in Fort Lauderdale, bringing the total targeted to 11 and stating the markings will not be allowed.
  • The department scheduled a Sept. 15 administrative hearing in Orlando for Fort Lauderdale’s appeal, with the agency saying it will not consider exceptions.
  • Fort Lauderdale’s commission voted unanimously to contest the order and hire outside counsel, while Delray Beach faces an FDOT hearing on Sept. 2 as it seeks to keep its pride intersection.
  • Florida officials cite safety and uniformity rules tied to federal guidance, as Gov. Ron DeSantis rejects using state roads for political messages; some cities, including West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach, have already repainted.
  • Protesters rallied in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, and a judge dismissed an arrest tied to chalking near Orlando’s Pulse memorial after FDOT crews previously repainted that site.