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Florida law forces removal of Tallahassee student crosswalk art after FDOT threat
What began as a cheerful safety project by Leon County students – bright crosswalks splashed with color outside their schools – will be painted over this week, casualties of a state law cracking down on street art.
An Aug. 15 letter from the Florida Department of Transportation demanded the city of Tallahassee pave over the artwork immediately or risk a loss of state funding. The city is complying with the state's orders and is expected to quickly begin painting...