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 […]
Florida chips away at your right to know – Sun-Sentinel
When it comes to government transparency, Florida is considered a national role model. But today our state’s famous Sunshine Law — actually a series of laws that guarantee your access to government meetings and records — is under attack. With shocking impunity, government officials are blocking your right to know by charging exorbitant fees, creating […]
Caryville caught up in Sunshine Law violation – Washington County News
Caryville Town Council gathered for an emergency meeting Tuesday that was called to impose an immediate cease to excavation of land controlled by the town. A premature decision by council chairman Henry Chambers created a problem with multiple layers when he hired a timber company on the town’s behalf without the council’s backing in a […]
