‘I was disappointed’: Veterans group says Gainesville memorial site could be painted over

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A memorial site honoring Veterans in Gainesville may be removed, and some residents are not happy, especially after the removal of rainbow crosswalks.

This summer, FDOT officials released a statement saying, in part artwork near roadways is a safety issue and can lead to distractions.

Now, a purple curb established in 2021 to honor Veterans along Northwest 8th Avenue could be the next piece of artwork to be painted over…

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