As activists and law enforcement push for officer-worn cameras as a way to inject more transparency into policing, the Florida Senate is poised to shield those videos from the public. Critics say the proposed law — part of a widespread legislative push to keep more records private — would keep the public in the dark […]
Inspector General’s closed-door meetings questioned – Florida Society of News Editors
Palm Beach County’s government watchdog holding closed-door meetings with a group of local officials has been questioned as a possible violation of Florida’s public access laws. John Bowers, a former auditor at the inspector general’s office, wrote to the State Attorney’s Office and the county’s Ethics Commission raising concerns about the meetings held by the […]
Editorial: Blocking sunshine – The Gainesville Sun
Florida lawmakers have a funny way of celebrating Sunshine Week: trying to carve further exemptions into the state’s public records and open meetings laws. We’re halfway through Sunshine Week, an annual celebration of open government laws. Florida’s Sunshine Law is supposed to be a model measure in keeping government transparent and holding public officials accountable. […]
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