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Brendan Farrington, veteran AP Florida politics reporter, dies at 60

Brendan Farrington Associated Press Florida politics journalism Tallahassee

Brendan Farrington, a veteran Associated Press reporter who spent over 25 years covering Florida politics and hurricanes, has died at the age of 60. He passed away at his home in Tallahassee following a brief illness.

Farrington, originally from Wilbraham, Massachusetts, began his journalism career in 1988 at The Patriot Ledger. He joined the AP in Miami during the late 1990s before transferring to Tallahassee in 2001. He was widely respected by colleagues and politicians across the political spectrum for being well-sourced and fair.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush paid tribute to Farrington, describing him as an 'old school journalist' and a 'real pro.' Colleagues noted his willingness to cover natural disasters and his ability to handle a wide range of subjects.

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