The rainbow isn’t going quietly in Fort Lauderdale. The city just voted to appeal Florida’s order to scrub its painted crosswalks. The DeSantis administration has been clashing with cities like Delray Beach, Key West, and Miami Beach over these symbols of Pride, claiming they “distract drivers.” But Mayor Dean Trantalis wasn’t having it and questioned why the state threatens to yank funding instead of investing in safety. Four Fort Lauderdale sites — none on state roads, by the way — were targeted. The city had till September 4 to comply. No matter what the future holds, the message from the community is loud and clear: Pride isn’t negotiable, and we won’t back off. Ever.
