Overview

• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer called the repainting a "cruel political action" and said the city will continue honoring the 49 victims of the 2016 Pulse attack.
• Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida will not allow state roads to be used for political purposes.
• Pulse survivor Brandon Wolf said a symbol of solidarity was erased and accused the state of desecrating the victims’ memory.
• The action follows U.S. Transportation Department guidance encouraging uniform, clearly visible markings to reduce driver distraction.
• City officials say the crosswalk was installed in coordination with the state, complied with national standards, and improved pedestrian safety, while critics cite a Bloomberg Philanthropies study suggesting artistic crosswalks can enhance safety.