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Fort Lauderdale paints over Sebastian Street pride flag after settling with state over removal order
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Bri Buckley , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The pride flag on Sebastian Street has been painted over as a result of this agreement.
A legal battle in Fort Lauderdale has come to an end with the city reaching a settlement with the state. The pride flag on Sebastian Street has been painted over as a result of this agreement. The city had been challenging a Florida Department of Transportation order to remove street art, citing concerns over traffic safety.
Fort Lauderdale was the last city in the state to resist this order. Further details on the settlement and the events leading up to it are available from local news sources, including the terms of the agreement and the city's decision to comply with the state's order.
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Category: arts Published: July 29, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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