01/08/16 – By Noah Pransky One little word could make a world of difference for government transparency in Florida. A recently-filed bill by a Sarasota Republican has open-government watchdogs concerned legislators are trying to further erode citizens’ only avenue to forcing hesitant public officials to turn over public records. The bill (HB 1021 and SB […]
Plans to make court records available online delayed three months – The Ledger
BARTOW — Plans to make court records available online to the public have been delayed by at least three months. Polk County Clerk of Courts Stacy Butterfield said residents won’t be able to access court records until mid-November. She had previously said the the new system would be available Aug. 1. Butterfield said it took […]
Gov. Rick Scott’s new public records policy draws praise, criticism – Tampa Bay Times
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott, who recently settled eight lawsuits at taxpayer expense that accused him of violating Florida public records laws, has adopted a new records policy that’s drawing criticism. Under the policy that took effect July 1, Scott’s office now responds to public records requests from private citizens and news outlets by posting […]
