Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.21.26 — Burnin’ today: Farrington, Amendment 3, Donalds & Jolly, Uthmeier, AI, data centers, Welch & Yom Kippur

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From: Extensive Media Enterprises Good Monday morning. G’mar chatima tovah. Yom Kippur offers a solemn day of reflection, repentance and prayer. ___ ICYMI, although I doubt anyone reading Sunburn missed it — Brendan Farrington, a veteran news reporter who covered Florida politics, hurricanes and quirkiness for The Associated Press for more than 25 years, has died. He was 60. Farrington died Friday at his home in Tallahassee following a brief illness, said Steve Schale, a close friend of the family. Based in the state capital, he was regarded as well-sourced, fair and kind, with a good sense of humor. He was also a big sports fan who boasted of having visited every major-league ballpark. Brendan Farrington is remembered for his kindness, humor and more than 25 years covering Florida politics. Image via the Tallahassee Democrat. Many reporters called him a mentor and friend. They said he was trusted by politicians on both sides of the aisle. “I was amazed by the many calls he would get from everyone from big-name politicians and their aides to back-office workers telling him what was going on behind the scenes,” said Terry Spencer, former Florida news editor for the AP. Among the politicians paying tribute to Farrington were U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and former Governors Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist. >>>Be sure to read Jim Rosica's touching tribute to Brendan here.

Situational awareness   —@SteveSchale: I will say more about my dear friend in the coming days, but Brendan was the kindest person I’ve ever known. As he would often say, there is family you have, and family you choose, and Brendan was my chosen brother. I’m absolutely gutted for Amy and Cullen. Tweet, tweet: —@TheFunWest: One simply cannot write a description about Brendan without using the word kind. It is the first thing that pops to mind when thinking of him. —@aaalex32: There are countless memories being shared about@bsfarrington and they all share the same thread. A kind soul, who cared deeply about his family and friends, and understood how important building relationships with others is. We should keep sharing Brendan memories in the hope that we can remember to live with that same kindness and purpose every day. —@StephSmithFL: It is so difficult to hear this news. Brendan brought so many of us together as we found our way in this process. He always led with kindness in a world that can be cruel. Thank you for always cheering me on, Brendan. Prayers for Amy & Cullen. —@RealDonaldTrump: At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, planned since the Civil War Era many years ago, at the Receptive Circle adjoining the Arlington Memorial Bridge, into a top-grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage. There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World. Out of the 59 top cities and Capitals, Washington, D.C., IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD THAT DOES NOT HAVE A TRIUMPHAL ARCH, but it will now and, by far, the greatest of them all!

an of South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Candidates and super PACs are spending millions of dollars on stations in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach television markets to sell the purported virtues — or sound the alarm about the supposed shortcomings — of U.S. Rep. Moskowitz. Political advertising certainly pays in the final stretch of one of the nation's closest U.S. House races, in South Florida's 25th Congressional District, where Democrat Moskowitz faces Republican former Mayor Singer of Boca Raton. The reason is clear, said Kevin Wagner, a political scientist at Florida Atlantic University. "Because of the way the districts are drawn, there's not that many competitive races nationally. This one is a competitive race, so it's going to get a lot of attention," Wagner said. TO SEE MORE SUNBURN CLICK HERE

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