This Florida city was forced to ditch bridge’s rainbow-color scheme. Here’s why
Jacksonville Transportation Authority says FDOT found lights ‘out of compliance’ with permit
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Photo: Fred Ortyl & Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After planning to keep the Acosta Bridge lit up in rainbow colors throughout the week for Pride Month, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority on Tuesday said it was told by the Florida Department of Transportation that its color scheme was “out of compliance” with its existing permit, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
A statement from JTA’s spokesperson reads:
“This afternoon, the FDOT informed the JTA that our scheduled color scheme for the Acosta Bridge is out of compliance with our existing permit. The JTA will comply accordingly.”
Acosta Bridge’s rainbow lights will be back on tonight; FDOT explains reversal
JTA can resume rainbow lights all week to recognize Pride Month, state says
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Acosta Bridge Controversy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will again light the Acosta Bridge in rainbow colors Wednesday night after being told Tuesday by the Florida Department of Transportation that its color scheme was “out of compliance” with its existing permit.
JTA lit the bridge in rainbow colors on Monday night, then returned to its usual blue color Tuesday night, despite having planned to keep the Acosta Bridge lit up in rainbow colors throughout the week for Pride Month.
During this year's Autism Acceptance Month, Oxnard police worked with Starbucks and other local organizations to help raise funds for the Autism Society of Ventura County.
Balloon release held for Autism Acceptance Month
Balloon release held for Autism Acceptance Month 05/07/2021
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An event was held in New Iberia Friday to honor Autism Acceptance Month.
Supporters gathered at Bank Avenue Park for a balloon release.
It was sponsored by the non-profit Community of Friends, along with the Autism Society of Acadiana.
Organizers say they want to show support to those who need it most. With the right support and the right support systems, with more understanding, more acceptance, people with autism and and other disabilities can go as far as they can, said Robyn Blackwell, Outreach Direcctor for the Autism Society of Acadiana.