Explained: Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60

Brendan Farrington, a veteran AP reporter who covered Florida politics, hurricanes and quirky stories for more than 25 years, has died at 60

general assignment reporter

A journalist who covers a wide variety of news topics rather than a specific beat

voluntary buyout

An offer from an employer for employees to leave their jobs voluntarily, often with severance pay

press secretary

An official spokesperson who communicates on behalf of a government official or office