A Tampa city council member has been sued over the public records law. As Charlie Frago of the Tampa Bay Times reports, a development consultant claims council member John Dingfelder failed to respond to a public records requests, supplying only some of the requested emails. Read the complaint here.
Public records show state investing COVID “vaccine passport” cases
The Orlando Sentinel reports that the Department of Health is investigating potential violators of the state’s new COVID “vaccine passport” law. Reporters sent DOH a public records request in September. In response, the department provided a list of 120 cases “under review.” Notably, DOH complied after a lawyer for the Orlando Sentinel contacted the agency’s […]
FAF wins Gannett Foundation Grant
The First Amendment Foundation received a Gannett Foundation grant to expand our educational programs. We are grateful for the Gannett Foundation for this opportunity and for all our donors who helped us qualify for the grant. Thank you for your support. Read more about FAF and other recipients.
