Government officials across Florida inadvertently could be breaking state public-records laws by simply using their social media accounts, a USA TODAY Network investigation found. by Treasure Coast News’ Nicole Rodriguez December 16, 2016 Tweeting about government business and posting to Facebook or Instagram — using either official or personal accounts, regardless of having a disclaimer — without keeping a record of […]
Cape Coral talks limits on speech at public comments
September 11, 2016 – The News-Press by Frank Bumb A Cape Coral City Council member wants speakers to rein in their speech or face a cut microphone and a gavel from the mayor. Marilyn Stout brought language adapted from the Lee County School District to the last council meeting because it is needed to help prevent […]
U.N., reporters accuse Japan of muzzling media freedom – Tallahassee Democrat
May 3, 2016 – Kirk Spitzer, USA Today Concerns cloud day to mark press liberties TOKYO Tuesday marks World Press Freedom Day, but journalists in Japan said government pressure, weak institutional controls and a powerful state secrecy law have caused a worrisome loss in media freedom. Three prominent journalists resigned in March amid concerns that […]