The crosswalk was installed as part of a memorial honoring the victims of the June 2016 shooting, when a gunman opened fire at the LGBTQ club, killing 49 people and injuring more than 50.

Of course they did this in the middle of the night because they knew what they were doing was wrong," state Sen. Carlos Smith said.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said the painting over by state workers of the crosswalk with rainbow colors often associated with LGBTQ pride was “callous” and “a cruel political act.”