On August 26, 2026, Manatee County officials and Governor Ron DeSantis raised privacy concerns about Flock automated license plate readers, with DeSantis calling the technology "out of control" and proposing limits. County commissioners declined to approve the cameras at county buildings.
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Manatee County leaders and residents discussed Flock automated license plate reader cameras after county commissioners moved not to approve the cameras at county buildings [wtsp.com#1][wfla.com#1]. Commissioners said they wanted to use their authority over the technology to protect citizen privacy [wfla.com#1]. St. Petersburg City Council Vice Chair Richie Floyd is seeking a review of the city’s F
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, are getting "out of control" and called for protections for Floridians because he did not want Florida to become a "surveillance state" [firstcoastnews.com#2][wfla.com#1][wtsp.com#1]. He acknowledged the systems can help local law enforcement solve crimes [firstcoastnews.com#2][wtsp.com#1]. The Pasco Sheriff's