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Florida Finds 11 Unlicensed Flock Cameras on Highways

St. Lucie County police uncovered 14 Flock license‑plate cameras on state highways, 11 of which had no identified owner. Three devices were traced to the county sheriff’s office, installed without the required permits. County officials issued a 30‑day notice to owners, threatening removal or bagging of the cameras. The county’s notice also applies to the 11 unclaimed devices, which may be temporarily covered with plastic bags. Flock has a history of installing cameras without proper paperwork, including a 2024 incident reported by Forbes. A Flock spokesperson said the company has reached out to county officials to resolve the mystery quickly. Residents such as Ty Grant feel “very unsafe,” and shop owner Todd Richter urges authorities to identify the operators. Reddit users have speculated foreign involvement and called for drastic action, while one suggestion is to cut the cameras down to see who complains.

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The essential points

  1. 01St. Lucie County police uncovered 14 Flock license‑plate cameras on highways, 11 with no identified owner.
  2. 02Three devices were traced to the county sheriff’s office, installed without the required permits.
  3. 03County officials issued a 30‑day notice to owners, threatening removal or bagging of the cameras.
  4. 04Residents, including Ty Grant, report feeling unsafe, while Reddit users speculate foreign actors may be involved.
The full brief

St. Lucie County police uncovered 14 Flock license‑plate cameras on state highways, 11 of which had no identified owner. Three devices were traced to the county sheriff’s office, installed without the required permits.

County officials issued a 30‑day notice to owners, threatening removal or bagging of the cameras. The county’s notice also applies to the 11 unclaimed devices, which may be temporarily covered with plastic bags. Flock has a history of installing cameras without proper paperwork, including a 2024 incident reported by Forbes.

A Flock spokesperson said the company has reached out to county officials to resolve the mystery quickly. Residents such as Ty Grant feel “very unsafe,” and shop owner Todd Richter urges authorities to identify the operators. Reddit users have speculated foreign involvement and called for drastic action, while one suggestion is to cut the cameras down to see who complains.