A statewide audit by Florida newspapers shows most local and state agencies respond efficiently — and in some cases thoroughly — to simple public records requests, although the cost for similar records varied widely and some agencies failed to respond at all. Throughout the last year, some newspapers and private citizens have encountered jaw-dropping fees […]
Editorial: Government should pay legal fees when it loses public records lawsuits – Florida Society of News Editors
Florida’s open meetings and public records laws aren’t just under attack in the state Capitol. They also face a serious threat at the Florida Supreme Court. The justices heard arguments this month in a case that could set a tougher standard for collecting legal fees in cases where courts rule that public agencies violated public […]
Editorial: Government should pay legal fees when it loses public records lawsuits – Tampa Bay Times
Florida’s open meetings and public records laws aren’t just under attack in the state Capitol. They also face a serious threat at the Florida Supreme Court. The justices heard arguments this month in a case that could set a tougher standard for collecting legal fees in cases where courts rule that public agencies violated public […]
