A Fort Pierce police officer works on a Flock camera on U.S. 1 at Orange Avenue in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida, on March 24, 2026.
A Fort Pierce police officer works on a Flock camera on U.S. 1 at Orange Avenue in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida, on March 24, 2026.
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Florida TODAY: Flock cameras, property tax amendment, early voting

Some people want to get the Flock out, Florida.

There’s a growing backlash against automated surveillance cameras made by Flock Safety and other companies.

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Police agencies say they help solve crimes and find missing people. Opponents say they’ve spread too far and collect too much data.

Here’s a quick glimpse of Florida TODAY, our statewide newsletter:

On the ballot: Critics say Florida’s property tax amendment sounds more like campaign material than ballot language. A judge will decide whether voters are getting a fair description of the measure.

But first, the primary: Early voting for Florida’s Aug. 18 primary starts this week, with some counties already opening their polls. See when it begins where you live.

Washed ashore: Great hammerhead sharks are protected in Florida, but for the sixth time this year, one was found dead along the coast. Some experts suspect fishing may be playing a role.

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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida TODAY: Flock cameras, property tax amendment, early voting

Reporting by Randi Atwood, USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida / Tallahassee Democrat

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By Randi Atwood, USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida | USA TODAY Network

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