Florida’s first big bear hunt in 21 years did more than “harvest” almost 300 of the state’s bears. It wounded the state’s tradition of open government and public records. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called off the hunt Sunday, after just two days, with the score 295-0 in favor of the hunters. [Read More]
Ousted FDLE chief Gerald Bailey met with federal prosecutors – Tampa Bay Times
Ousted FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey confirmed Tuesday that he met two weeks ago with federal prosecutors, who have been prodded to investigate his dismissal and his claims of political interference by Gov. Rick Scott’s office. Bailey said he met with members of U.S. Attorney Pamela Marsh’s staff in Tallahassee at their request on March 5 […]
Bill Would Keep Reef Sites a Secret – Politics in Polk
In almost every session of the Legislature, there are bills that would remove from public record some portion of Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law. Some sponsors have said their bills’ provisions are for security and safety. But one bill filed this year has members of the First Amendment Foundation, who thought they had seen […]
