Florida Politics by Mitch Perry January 5, 2018 One might think that the Tampa Bay Times’ Tim Nickens, as editorial page editor of Tampa Bay’s biggest daily newspaper, might be subjected to tough questions about the paper’s coverage and/or editorial stances. Indeed, tough questions and comments came Nickens’ way as he spoke before the politically savvy Cafe Con […]
Florida Bar’s Media Law Conference on June 17: Access-Privacy the Focus; Drones, Body Cams & Hulkamania the Highlights
May 11, 2016 – Florida Bar’s Media Law Conference on June 17 at Annual Convention in Orlando: Access-Privacy the Focus; Drones, Body Cams & Hulkamania the Highlights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Y. Kirksey, (850) 561-5766, kkirksey@floridabar.org Tallahassee—The Florida Bar’s Media Law Conference has been on hiatus since 2013, but with a theme of universal […]
Big win for public records at Florida Supreme Court – Tampa Bay Times
April 15, 2016 – Tampa Bay Times Editorial Staff The Florida Supreme Court took an important step this week to preserve the constitutional right to inspect and copy public records that is a cornerstone of government in the sunshine. The court ruled 5-2 that public agencies that violate public records laws are liable for the […]
