Brendan Farrington has died at 60. The veteran news reporter was known for covering Florida politics and hurricanes for The Associated Press. Farrington died Friday at his home in Tallahassee after a brief illness. He was respected for being well-sourced, fair, and humorous. Many reporters considered him a mentor and friend. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush praised him as an "old school journalist." Farrington began his career in Massachusetts and joined the AP in the late 1990s. He was known for his engaging writing and his annual “weird Florida” roundup.