The fight over Pride continues as Miami Beach city leaders passed several resolutions Wednesday regarding the rainbow crosswalk at 12th Street and Ocean Drive.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the rainbow crosswalk is a distraction and a safety hazard. It is one of 400 locations across the state FDOT says must be removed.
At a commission meeting, Miami Beach leaders voted to keep the crosswalk and approved renaming the street Pride Street to make it more permanent.
Supporters speak out for visibility
“I want to advocate for this because visibility is very important for our community,” said Nathalie Saladrigas, a rainbow crosswalk supporter who addressed commissioners at city hall…