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."

Florida officials paved over the Pulse rainbow crosswalk, but Orlando residents restored it with chalk to honor the 49 victims.