By Susannah Nesmith A judge in Palm Beach County has ordered a Florida newspaper to unpublish material from its website, sparking an outraged response from media lawyers who say the order is a clear First Amendment violation and contrary to established precedent on prior restraint. [Read More]
State Attorney says watchdog’s closed-door meetings allowed – Florida Society of News Editors
Palm Beach County’s Inspector General didn’t violate public access laws when holding closed-door meetings with local officials, according to the State Attorney’s Office. John Bowers, a former auditor for the inspector general’s office, last week contacted the State Attorney’s Office with concerns that the meetings with groups of city managers and local business leaders could […]
Florida Senate bill would set rules for police body cameras – PalmBeachPost.com
The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee unanimously passed a measure (SPB 7080) that would require law-enforcement agencies to establish policies and procedures addressing the proper use, maintenance and storage of body cameras and the data they record. Agencies would have to establish policies and train officers before allowing them to wear the devices. Currently, Florida […]
