Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) has announced that the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, a renowned landmark in the state, will no longer be illuminated in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month but instead be lit red, white and blue.
The decision, dubbed “Freedom Summer,” is part of the governor’s initiative to celebrate the state’s identity as the “freest” in the nation.
In a statement on X, Florida Transportation Secretary James Perdue expressed the administration’s enthusiasm for the change: “As Floridians prepare for Freedom Summer, Florida’s bridges will follow suit, illuminating in red, white, and blue from Memorial Day through Labor Day!” He added, “Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida continues to be the freest state in the nation.”
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge’s typical rainbow lighting, intended to honor LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month, will be replaced by the patriotic display, along with a variety of other scheduled lightings,...
The decision, dubbed “Freedom Summer,” is part of the governor’s initiative to celebrate the state’s identity as the “freest” in the nation.
In a statement on X, Florida Transportation Secretary James Perdue expressed the administration’s enthusiasm for the change: “As Floridians prepare for Freedom Summer, Florida’s bridges will follow suit, illuminating in red, white, and blue from Memorial Day through Labor Day!” He added, “Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida continues to be the freest state in the nation.”
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge’s typical rainbow lighting, intended to honor LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month, will be replaced by the patriotic display, along with a variety of other scheduled lightings,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Between a contestant’s frightening on-stage collapse to an equally frightening performance by future momager Kellyanne Conway, Monday’s American Idol was full of surprises.
But before we dive into the results, here’s a quick reminder of the notable names we lost on Sunday: Ammon Olayan, Brianna Collichio, Cameron McGhar, Celeste Butler, Christian McGuckian, Christian Terry, DJ Johnson, Erika Perry, James Perdue, Liv Grace Blue, Mason Picks, She Nova, Trinity Rose, Tryzdin Grubbs, Vahhley and Yurisbel. (I’d say they’ll all be remembered… but this is Season 19, so let’s not kid ourselves.)
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But before we dive into the results, here’s a quick reminder of the notable names we lost on Sunday: Ammon Olayan, Brianna Collichio, Cameron McGhar, Celeste Butler, Christian McGuckian, Christian Terry, DJ Johnson, Erika Perry, James Perdue, Liv Grace Blue, Mason Picks, She Nova, Trinity Rose, Tryzdin Grubbs, Vahhley and Yurisbel. (I’d say they’ll all be remembered… but this is Season 19, so let’s not kid ourselves.)
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- 3/23/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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