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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 · Byline on the source page: Bri Buckley , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the settlement and the removal of the street art are available from local sources, including CBS4 Miami.
A legal battle in Fort Lauderdale has come to an end with the city reaching a settlement with the state. As part of the agreement, a pride flag painted on Sebastian Street has been covered up. The city had been challenging a state order to remove street art, citing concerns over local control and values.
The state had threatened to withhold funding from cities that refused to comply with the order. Further details on the settlement and the removal of the street art are available from local sources, including CBS4 Miami .
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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