TAMPA, Fla. — Cities could face stiff penalties like withholding state funds if they don’t comply with new rules from the Florida Department of Transportation.

The rules require cities to remove any non-compliant pavement markings. So, certain street murals and certain traffic control devices would be impacted.

What You Need To Know • New rules from the Florida Department of Transportation would force local municipalities to remove street markings • That would include a local Black history matters mural in St. Pete. • St. Pete could face penalties like withheld state funds if they don't remove the mural

For artist John Gascot, the possible removal of some of St. Pete’s murals is disheartening. In 2020, he said he didn’t hesitate when it was time to put paint to pavement for the Bl

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