DeSantis Moves To De-Flock State Highways

August 31, 2026 7:26 PM ET Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s removing automated license plate readers from state roadways, according to a Florida Department of Transportation memo obtained by the Daily Caller. On Monday, DeSantis ordered all Flock cameras to be removed from the “state highway system,” which includes interstates such as I-10 and I-75, within 30 days. (RELATED: Florida Becomes First State To Ban Tattoos, Vapes For Welfare Program)The order comes amid growing concerns over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers.Following the announcement, several sheriff’s departments, including those in Putnam, Liberty and Franklin counties, announced they would end their own license plate reader programs.The memo further notes that if cameras are not removed fr