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First Amendment Foundation honors Jacksonville activist
by the Florida Times-Union’s Amanda Williamson February 9, 2017 Jacksonville activist Curtis Lee, who battled the city’s Police and Fire Pension Fund over a costly records request, has been recognized by the First Amendment Foundation for his efforts to ensure a more open government. Lee, nominated by his former attorney and current judge Bob Dees, […]
Scott Ellis wins Freedom of Information award
by Florida Today’s Dave Berman February 9, 2017 The Florida First Amendment Foundation has awarded Brevard County Clerk of Courts Scott Ellis its top award for his battle with the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast to ensure the EDC complied with Florida’s public records laws. The Tallahassee-based foundation cited Ellis’ “tenacious struggle to obtain […]