Florida

Lake County Commissioners Order Takedown of Secret Surveillance Cameras

Aug

2021

Lake County Commissioners Order Takedown of Secret Surveillance Cameras

Lake County commissioners have ordered the removal of surveillance cameras installed without their knowledge, labeling the situation a "shocking violation" of procedural norms. This unexpected development raises questions about transparency and governance in the implementation of surveillance technology within the community.

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Rep. Sabatini Files Bill Again to Abolish Red-Light Cameras in Florida

Dec

2020

Red Light Cameras

Rep. Sabatini Files Bill Again to Abolish Red-Light Cameras in Florida

Rep. Anthony Sabatini is trying again to turn off red-light traffic cameras with a bill he has filed.

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Florida Lawsuit Against License Plate Readers Advances

Oct

2019

License Plate Readers

Florida Lawsuit Against License Plate Readers Advances

A Florida judge earlier this month found merit in the argument that automated license plate readers might violate state privacy laws.

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Your Face Is Not a Bar Code: Arguments Against Automatic Face Recognition in Public Places

Jul

2019

Facial Recognition

Your Face Is Not a Bar Code: Arguments Against Automatic Face Recognition in Public Places

Face recognition systems in public places are a matter for serious concern.

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FDOT Talks About Disputing Ticket After a Man Received an Invoice for a Toll He Didn't Pass

Jul

2019

Tolls

FDOT Talks About Disputing Ticket After a Man Received an Invoice for a Toll He Didn't Pass

The new toll roads are now being enforced in Jacksonville and Tuesday, Action News Jax told drivers about the different Sun Pass options to avoid paying toll fees.

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WESH 2 News Investigates Thousands of Red Light Camera Ticket Dismissals

Jul

2019

Red Light Cameras

WESH 2 News Investigates Thousands of Red Light Camera Ticket Dismissals

Foreign tourists are getting a free pass when it comes to dangerous driving that puts all drivers at risk.

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UCF to Photograph License Plate of Each Vehicle at School Entrances

Jul

2019

License Plate Readers

UCF to Photograph License Plate of Each Vehicle at School Entrances

The University of Central Florida Police Department said it will soon begin photographing the license plates of each vehicle at the main campus' six entrances and exits.

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Florida's DMV Made $77 Million -- By Selling Off Personal Information

Jul

2019

Drivers License

Florida's DMV Made $77 Million -- By Selling Off Personal Information

The DMV makes millions by selling Florida drivers' personal information to outside companies, including marketing firms.

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Florida Town Caught Misusing Red Light Camera Cash

Jul

2019

Red Light Cameras

Florida Town Caught Misusing Red Light Camera Cash

Opa-Locka gave American Traffic Solutions (now Verra Mobility) the right to set up eight red light cameras to issue fully automated citations worth $158 each.

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