MIAMI — The state of Florida is reacting to the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter .
Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday at the age of 100 , the Carter Center confirmed. Though he served only one term in office, he went on to a distinguished second act of humanitarian work, and he lived long enough to become the oldest former president in U.S. history.
Carter “died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family,” the Carter Center said in a statement.
Florida reacts
Across the political aisle, Florida lawmakers have shared their statements in reaction to his death…