Florida Politics

Florida Today reports that readers in Brevard County, Florida are reacting strongly to a mix of stories: Donald Trump, the growing use of Flock surveillance cameras, and state political developments. The roundup of letters and comments suggests local audiences are especially engaged with debates over privacy, Trump-related news, and Florida's political landscape.

Brendan Farrington, who covered Florida politics for the Associated Press for decades, has died at the age of 60. Farrington was a familiar byline on the state's political coverage, reporting on governors, legislatures and elections in one of the country's most closely watched political battlegrounds. Colleagues and Florida political figures are paying tribute to his long career.