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August 4, 2014 By

Morgan: Florida politicians never learn – Tampa Bay Times

You might think our elected officials could learn from their mistakes. But time and time again they display a brand of stupidity — and arrogance — that seems to haunt the state capital. When I went to Tallahassee at the end of 1985 to cover the governor and Legislature, it wasn’t long before I began […]

July 28, 2014 By

Editorial: Release the records – The Gainesville Sun

A Leon County judge found that Republican lawmakers and consultants “made a mockery” out of a redistricting process that was supposed to be open and transparent. Yet even though Judge Terry Lewis struck down two congressional districts with his decision this month, the public is still being kept in the dark about the process in […]

First Amendment Foundation Director Pamela Marsh to Accept a Position in Academia

TALLAHASSEE – Pamela Marsh, the First Amendment Foundation’s executive director, will become a full-time Visiting Professor of Practice at the University of Florida Levin College of Law for the … Keep reading

DeSantis’ office considered bill to target libel laws

Public records show the Governor's office considered legislation targeting libel laws. The Orlando Sentinel's Skyler Swisher reports that a staffer for Gov. Ron DeSantis worked on a proposal that … Keep reading

7 months later, state still won’t provide Surgeon General’s communications

In early October, WKMG reports that journalists sent public records requests for the communications of Florida Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, during his first two weeks in the position. Seven … Keep reading

Congratulations to Florida Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists!

Tampa Bay Times reporters received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. Corey G. Johnson, Rebecca Woolington, and Eli Murray were recognized for exposing the highly toxic hazards … Keep reading