Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Laws made it possible for Miami Herald and ProPublica reporters to uncover how a state program created to serve children with devastating birth injuries protected physicians and denied participants medical care. The reporting prompted lawmakers and the state’s chief financial watchdog to reform the program. The board chairman of the […]
Florida governor turns to critics of masks in schools during closed-door video discussion
Jeffrey Schweers, Capital Bureau USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA With Florida public schools set to open next month, the hot topic on every parent’s mind is whether their kids will have to wear masks when they return to classes. In response to the ongoing debate and changing guidelines from federal health officials, Gov. Ron DeSantis held another panel discussion at […]
A Supreme Court ruling means a rare win for public records rights in Florida | Editorial
Orlando Sentinel June 14, 2021 The Florida Supreme Court has handed down an important — but increasingly rare — open records win that’s going to mean faster access to information not just for the state’s press corps but for all Floridians. The court last week finalized a new rule that no longer requires clerks of courts across Florida to be responsible […]
