DeSantis Bans License Plate Cameras in Florida | Jacksonville News

Governor Ron DeSantis just shut down license plate reader cameras across Florida — a move that turns back the clock on surveillance tech he once funded for immigration enforcement. While these AI-powered Flock cameras track cars down to color and speed, even at night, DeSantis now warns of a “surveillance state” and cites troubling cases of misuse — including officers hunting ex-wives’ plates or abusing data. Despite approving nearly $4.6 million in funding last year, his office is now pulling the plug, ordering removal within 30 days. Counties like Brevard and Bradford are already ditching the tech, and the Florida DOT says no more requests will be approved — effectively ending state road surveillance forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4b18e18df9b5c43