Law enforcement a visible presence Monday as Pulse crosswalk controversy continues

ORLANDO, Fla. — As residents continue to protest the state’s decision to paint over a rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial site last week, Orlando police officers and the Florida Highway Patrol were out patrolling the area near Orange Avenue and Esther Street Monday morning.

Officials say they are there for safety reasons as residents once again color in the crosswalk lines with chalk — and to also make sure people don’t block traffic.

It is the fifth consecutive day people have been out there, and they said there are no plans to stop…

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