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Records - Access 2000's

Representative charged for records violation, pending investigation (Punta Gorda) February 2008 (32:2), p. 3

Judge rules White House logs public (Washington, D.C.) February 2008 (32:2), p.3

Governor establishes Bill of Rights and Web initiatives (Tallahassee)
February 2008 (32:2), p. 2

Farm bill drops penalty, passes (Washington, D.C.) February 2008 (32:2), p.2

Committee reviews plan to give foster children access to personal records (Kissimmee) February 2008 (32:2), p.2

Councilman charged in e-mail case (Marco Island) February 2008 (32:2), p.2

Federal government owes newspaper for attorney fees (Fort Myers)
February 2008 (32:2), p. 1

Open Government Act establishes new FOIA services (Washington, D.C.) February 2008 (32:2), p.1

Public records key to changing culture of secrecy January 2008 (32:1)
The Back Page

Judge's ruling limits data on federal workers (Syracuse, N.Y.) January 2008 (32:1), p. 1

Water agency creates new office for open government, ombuds (West Palm Beach) January 2008 (32:1), p. 1

Crist allows applicants seeking clemency to view their reports (Tallahassee) January 2008 (32:1), p. 1

First phase of GAP finds online presence of records is lacking (Tallahassee) December 2007 (31:12), p.2

Polk sheriff's office investigates disappearance of 1,000 e-mails (Polk County) December 2007 (31:12), p. 2

Judge decides records sit in favor of county (Bunnell) December 2007 (31:12), p.1

Presidential search committee under fire for anonymous ballots (Fort Myers) November 2007 (31:11), p. 2

Lawmaker seeks disclosure of Fla. bridge inspection records (Niceville) October 2007 (31:10), p. 2

Missing toddler's file made public for 'good cause' (St. Petersburg) September 2007 (31:9), p. 1

Florida Supreme Court approves experimental electronic records program in Manatee County (Manattee County) September 2007 (31:9), p. 1

Court clears FEMA's cloud of secrecy August 2007 (31:8), The Back Page

Governor Crist appoints Commission on Open Government (Tallahassee) August 2007 (31:8), p. 3

Attorney General launches Government Accountability Program (Tallahassee) August 2007 (31:8), p. 1

FEMA records made public after three-year battle (Fort Myers) August 2007 (31:8), p. 1

2007 'Good Year' for legislative exemptions July 2007 (31:7), The Back Page

Attorney disciplinary history will be posted online (Tampa) July 2007 (31:7), p. 2

Google, states partner to increase access to state records (Washington) July 2007 (31:7), p. 1

Fired city manager turns in USB drives after city demands review (Largo) June 2007 (31:6), p. 3

NASA reveals few details of 2004 deal with astronauts' survivors (Orlando) June 2007 (31:6), p. 2

Prosecutors seek access to drug records (Orlando) June 2007 (31:6), p. 2

Lawmaker wants report selaed (West Palm Beach) June 2007 (31:6), p. 2

State offers new access Web sites (Tallahassee) May 2007 (31:5), p. 3

Federal judges unseal records in mining suit (Birmingham, Ala.), May 2007 (31:5), p. 2

Bureau, paper settle records suit (Tampa) May 2007 (31:5), p. 1

Series sheds light on impact of "secret weapons" April 2007 (31:4), The Back Page

Town passes disclosure law for developers (Cutler Bay) April 2007 (31:4), p. 3

Charlotte inquiry shows bid woes (Charlotte County) April 2007 (31:4), p. 3

Police erase security video after request (Miami) March 2007 (31:3), p. 2

Prosecutors dismiss Sunshine, records charges against hospital (Ocala) March 2007 (31:3), p. 1

Superintendent sued by school board member (Miami) March 2007 (31:3), p. 1

FEMA lawsuits await decision (Atlanta) January 2007 (31:1), p. 1

South Florida tribe files suit for water records (Miami) December 2006 (30:12), p. 2

Deputy city manager penalized (Fort Pierce) December 2006 (30:12), p. 1

Former city official sues city for public records, loses on appeal (Plantation) November 2006 (30:11), p. 2

County dispute leads to arrest of fire chief (Isles of Capri) November 2006 (30:11), p. 2

Attorney general approves "innovative" records release (Panama City) November 2006 (30:11), p. 2

Corps refuses to release Lake Okeechobee dike information (Lake Okeechobee) October 2006 (30:10), p. 3

Strong access laws helped expose boot camp flaws, October 2006 (30:10), Back Page

Senators settle FCAT suit. (Tallahassee) July 2006 (30:7), p. 2

New autopsy finds teen died from suffocation. (Tampa) July 2006 (30:7), p. 1

Pseudo-secrets threaten the public's right to know. June 2006 (30:6), The Back Page

City uses exemption to keep business talks private (Fort Pierce) June 2006 (30:6), p. 2

Judge: Cruise line must offer assault data (Miami) June 2006 (30:6), p. 2

Newspaper wins records suit to tell story of slain youngster (Ocala) June 2006 (30:6), p. 2

University president prevails in records lawsuit (Gainesville) June 2006 (30:6), p. 2

Ethics complaint dropped against Polk commissioners (Bartow) June 2006 (30:6), p. 1

Law enforcement agencies join to share data (Jacksonville) May 2006 (30:5), p. 2

Study: Exemptions increase since terrorist attacks (Tallahassee) May 2006 (30:5), p. 2

Agencies get lackluster reviews in records audit, May 2006 (30:5), p. 1

Exemption leaves Capitol Police records in the dark, April 2006 (30:4), The Back Page

News groups successful in lawsuit for boot camp video (Tallahassee) April 2006 (30:4) p. 2

Judge denies media request for accused priest's records (Miami) April 2006 (30:4) p. 2

Pinellas County ordered to release settlement (St. Petersburg) April 2006 (30:4) p. 2

Watchdog organization questions prison operator's records status (Palm Beach County) March 2006 (30:3) p. 2

Family of man killed in raid seeks Sunrise SWAT records (Sunrise) March 2006 (30:3) p. 2

Investigation reveals hundreds of secret pardons. (Sioux Falls, S.D.) February 2006 (30:2), The Back Page

Lawmaker urges probe into denial of voucher record. (Tallahassee) February 2006 (30:2) p. 2

Lawyers argue privacy, public interest in FEMA records case. (Fort Lauderdale) February 2006 (30:2) p.3

Online registries shouldn't be an easy way out. January 2006 (30:1), The Back Page

UF instructor demands e-mails (Gainesville) January 2006 (30:1) p. 1

Ruling allows FEMA records to remain out of public view (Fort Myers) January 2006 (30:1) p. 2

County agrees to release local official's records (Jacksonville) January 2006 (30:1) p. 2

Investigation into pardons wins annual award (Annual FOI Report 2005) p. 1

Panel endorses online records (Annual FOI Report 2005) p.2

Florida access statutes receive additional exemptions during 2005 legislative session (Annual FOI Report 2005) p. 4

County defends lawsuit over $5 (Sebring) December 2005 (29:12) p. 2

Federal judge reviews FEMA reports from hurricanes (Fort Myers) December 2005 (29:12) p. 2

Judge dismisses suit against UF (Gainesville) December 2005 (29:12) p. 1

Advocates must emphasize accuracy as well as access (Back Page) October 2005 (29:10)

Newspaper wins access to records of child's case (Ft. Meyers) October 2005 (29:10) p. 3

City desires access to workers' Super Bowl files (Jacksonville) October 2005 (29:10) p. 3

Former coach initiates lawsuit against FAMU (Tallahassee) October 2005 (29:10) p. 2

Judge allows sheriff to subpoena Internet records (Tampa) October 2005 (29:10) p. 2

School foundations to begin year in sunshine (Back Page) September 2005 (29:9)

AP uses records for story about birth control (Washington) September 2005 (29:9) p. 3

Report concludes costs of secrecy skyrocketing (Washington) September 2005 (29:9) p. 2

NYC officials release documents detailing Sept. 11 (New York City) September 2005 (29:9) p. 2

Federal officials argue against disclosing hurricane records (Fort Myers) September 2005 (29:9) p. 1

War contractor redacts hundreds of documents (Washington) August 2005 (29:8) p. 3

Records lawsuit could determine new precedent (Weeki Wachee) August 2005 (29:8) p. 3

No charge filed against local administrator (Southwest Ranches) August 2005 (29:8) p. 2

Court records panel delays release of final report (Tallahassee) August 2005 (29:8) p. 2

Appeals court reverses trial court's decision to seal records in murder (Sarasota) August 2005 (29:8) p. 1

Center builds strong foundation for access, July 2005 (29:7) Back Page

County will post mug shots in Hernando parks (Brooksville) July 2005 (29:7) p. 2

Legislators enact 13 new exemptions (Tallahassee) July 2005 (29:7) p. 1

State enhances Web site to track sex offenders (Tallahassee) July 2005 (29:7) p. 2

Bill would force universities to publish fire data (Washington) June 2005 (29:6) p. 2

Privatization closes doors to information. June 2005 (29:6) Back Page

DCF must release records in Terri Schiavo case (Tampa) June 2005 (29:6) p. 2

Poll: Public worried about secrecy (Washington) June 2005 (29:6) p. 1

Officer settles records lawsuit (New Port Richey) May 2005 (29:5) p. 3

Law required hospital's meetings, records be accessible to public (Daytona Beach) April 2005 (29:4) p. 3

FEMA withholds hurricane records (Miami) April 2005 (29:4) p. 3

Hospitals must release records of infection (Orlando) April 2005 (29:4) p. 2

Activists pay to gain access to 2004 voting record (Palm Beach) April 2005 (29:4) p. 2

Court declines school records petition (Seminole County) March 2005 (29:3) p. 1

Senator's records remain under seal (Tallahassee) March 2005 (29:3) p. 1

Builder sues Jax Beach officials, claims Commission broke Sunshine Law (Jacksonville Beach) Feb. 2005 (29:2) p. 3

School district officials lack knowledge of Public Records Law (Osceola County) Feb. 2005 (29:2) p. 3

DCF must release foster-care records to Florida State Advocacy Council (Tallahassee) Feb. 2005 (29:2) p. 1

Officials may not charge royalties for public records (Lakeland) Feb. 2005 (29:2) p. 1

Judge declares computer records open to inspection (Bunnell) Jan. 2005 (29:1) p. 2

Other notable access-related opinions (Annual FOI Report 2004) p. 2

State Attorney General addresses Open Meetings Law issues (Annual FOI Report 2004) p. 2

Suspected felons list released, errors found (Annual FOI Report 2004) p. 2

Audit: Agencies refuse to comply with requests (Annual FOI Report 2004) p. 1

FCC stops giving public access to outage reports, cites security concerns (Washington) Dec. 2004 (28:12) p. 2

Melbourne Airport Authority approves move, requests records stay private (Melbourne) Dec. 2004 (28:12) p. 2

Group sues for access to rejected applications (West Palm Beach) Dec. 2004 (28:12) p. 2

Federal judge rules Patriot Act provision is a Constitutional violation (New York) Dec. 2004 (28:12) p. 1

Ex-commissioner's appeal denied, conviction for law violation stands (Tallahassee) Dec. 2004 (28:12) p. 1


New regulations create access barriers (Washington) Nov. 2004 (28:11) p. 3.

Power Trips investigates congressional leaders' privately funded trips (Washington) Nov. 2004 (28:11) p. 2

Judge dismisses suit against mayor (Delray Beach) Nov. 2004 (28:11) p. 1

Court rules Constitution protects right to copy and inspect records. Oct. 2004 (28:10) Back Page, by Gregg Thomas.

The St. Petersburg Times sues for access to records (Tampa) Oct. 2004 (28:10) p. 3

Department releases records detailing child abuse, child neglect cases. (Brooksville) Oct. 2004 (28:10) p. 3

Internet court records: Privacy vs. open government. Sept. 2004 (Back Page) by Jon Kaney (28:9).

Delray Beach citizen sues Mayor for access to publishing venture documents (Delray Beach) Sept. 2004 (28:9) p. 3

Prosecutors drop two public records violation charges against former chief (Orlando) Sept. 2004 (28:9) p. 1

AGO: Board should change procedure (Key West) August 2004 (28:8), p. 3

Planner files suit against city, claims officials failed to respond to requests (Daytona Beach) August 2004 (28:8), p. 2

Judge rules board must release felons list (Tallahassee) August 2004 (28:8), p. 1

AGO: Anonymous letters are public. (North Palm Beach) July 2004 (28:7), p. 2

Attorney releases annexation documents. (Crystal River) June 2004 (28:6), p. 3

Agency releases confidential records ito public in Ronnie Simmons case. (Tavares) June 2004 (28:6), p. 2

Florida open government laws true to Lincoln's vision. May 2004 (28:5), Back Page

DCF ends tape-recorded reports. (Miami) May 2004 (28:5), p. 3

Grand jury report to be made public. (West Palm Beach) May 2004 (28:5), p. 3

Search warrants opened to public. (Panama City) May 2004 (28:5), p. 3

U.S. Government records available at Florida College. (Naples) May 2004 (28:5), p. 2

Evidence abounds: Public records are public treasures. April 2004 (28:4), Back Page

Counties end online access to records. (Sarasota) April 2004 (28:4), p. 1

Commissioners withhold money due to lack of access. (Tampa) April 2004 (28:4), p. 1

City initiates new open records policy following statewide audit outcomes. (Jacksonville) April 2004 (28:4), p. 2

Group files brief to stop secret dockets. (Fort Lauderdale) March 2004 (28:3), p. 1

Limbaugh's medical documents resealed. (West Palm Beach) March 2004 (28:3), p. 2

Two thousand child abuse and neglect records improperly destroyed by DCF. (Tampa) March 2004 (28:3), p. 3

Phase two: Justice delayed is justice denied. March 2004 (28:3), Back Page

City Commission opposes Patriot Act. (Sarasota) February 2004 (28:2), p. 1

Panel votes to continue violating Records Law. (Palm Beach) February 2004 (28:2), p. 1

County Attorney's office grants clerk access to exempt county documents. (Collier County) February 2004 (28:2), p. 2

AIM supporters file complaint against city. (New Port Richey) January 2004 (28:1), p. 2

Journalism group seeks access to terrorist suspect's case records. (Miami) January 2004 (28:1), p. 2

AGO: Disclosure of autopsy photos to non-public agencies. (Tallahassee) August 2003 (27:8), p. 2

Former police officer sues city of records. (New Port Richey) August 2003 (27:8), p. 2

Pinellas County sheriff’s office investigates box of public records. (Pinellas County) July 2003 (27:7), p. 2

Police officer testifies to shredding records. (Pinellas Park) June 2003 (27:6), p. 2

DCF releases list of found children (Leon County) May 2003 (27:5), p. 2

Florida newspapers unite in support of open government (Tallahassee) April 2003 (27:4), p. 2

Lawsuit filed against Citrus Dept. (Lakeland) April 2003 (27:4), p. 2

Parents able to withhold records from military recruiters (Santa Rosa County) April 2003 (27:4), p. 2

Official records on Internet (Citrus County) March 2003
(27:3), p. 1

Airport committee must disclose interests (Lee County) February 2003 (27:2), p. 3

Parent denied child’s library record (Port Orange) February 2003 (27:2), p. 2

Renewed challenge to Earnhardt law (West Palm Beach) February 2003 (27:2), p. 2

Bunnell businessman files lawsuit (Bunnell) January 2003 (27:1), p. 1

City attorney agrees to pay newspaper’s fees (Pinellas Park) December 2002 (26:12), p. 3

Paper files public records lawsuit against police (Pensacola) December 2002 (26:12), p. 2

Democrats sue to get Bush records (Tallahassee) December 2002 (26:12), p. 2

Plans can be released for bidding (Tallahassee) December 2002 (26:12), p. 2

Homeland Security Act weakens federal FOIA (Washington) December 2002 (26:12), p. 1

Opinion: Petition cards should be open (Tallahassee) November 2002 (26:11), p. 3

Don’t permanently remove numbers (Tallahassee) November 2002 (26:11), p. 2

Expunged records must be destroyed (Tallahassee) November 2002 (26:11), p. 2

Newspaper settles lawsuit with DCF (Miami) October 2002 (26:10), p. 2

Opinion: Precinct register signatures cannot be copied (Tallahassee) October 2002 (26:10), p. 2

Probable cause needed for release (Tallahassee) October 2002 (26:10), p. 2

Public golf courses must operate in the Sunshine (Tallahassee) September 2002 (26:9), p. 2

Rumsfeld wants to find employee who leaked plans for invasion of Iraq (Washington) September 2002 (26:9), p. 1

Aisenberg family files suit to obtain records (Tampa) August 2002 (26:8) p 2

Statewide panel to study public records issues, July 2002 (26:7) p 4B

Earnhardt autopsy photo law faces two challenges, July 2002 (26:7) p 3B

Escambia County commissioners charged, July 2002 (26:7) p 3B

DCF opens files in missing girl case (Miami) July 2002 (26:7) p 1

Harris e-mails sought for fundraising (Sarasota) June 2002 (26:6) p 2

Sunshine battle continues in Chiefland (Chiefland) June 2002 (26:6) p 2

FOI request for animal records denied (Washington) June 2002 (26:6) p 2

Attorney’s fees more difficult to collect (Washington) June 2002 (26:6) p 1

New court records policy outlined (Tallahassee) May 2002 (26:5) p 2

Withheld records cost Miami consulting firm $331,000 (Miami) May 2002 (26:5) p 2

Police mug shots not public records (Jacksonville) May 2002 (26:5) p 1

School records case to be retried (Escambia County) May 2002 (26:5) p 1

Group says administration is stalling (Washington) May 2002 (26:5) p1

Computer records come with $12 million price tag (Miami) April 2002 (26:4) p 2

October Ashcroft memo supports FOI denials (Washington) April 2002 (26:4) p 2

Computer records destroyed by virus (Dunedin) April 2002 (26:4) p 1

Judge sets deadline for release of task force records (Washington) April 2002 (26:4) p 1

Editors hire lobbyist to make case for public records (Tallahassee) March 2002 (26:3) p 2

Media mounts challenge to Earnhardt law (Fort Lauderdale) March 2002 (26:3) p 1

Identity theft report urges access curbs (Tallahassee) March 2002 (26:3) p 1

County to request Sunshine opinion (Bartow) February 2002 (26:2) p. 3

Prosecutors won’t charge school official (Palm Beach County) February 2002 (26:2) p. 3

Aisenberg tapes will be released (Tampa) February 2002 (26:2) p. 2

School board questions importance of open records (Brooksville) February 2002 (26:2) p. 2

Some Reagan era records to be released (Washington) February 2002 (26:2) p. 1

Corporations, not journalists, make most requests (Washington) February 2002 (26:2) p. 1

4,000 reports filed, but all are secret (Tallahassee) January 2002 (26:1) p. 3

Appeals panel affirms release of airport records (Miami) January 2002 (26:1) p. 2

Newspaper, sheriff settle records lawsuit (Bunnell), January 2002 (26:1), p. 2

Interest groups sue to gain access to Reagan’s papers (Washington) January 2002 (26:1) p. 2

Council urges delay in online records (Tallahassee) January 2002 (26:1) p. 1

Bush authorizes military tribunals (Washington) January 2002 (26:1) p. 1

Four new sunshine exemptions are signed into law (Tallahassee) January 2002 (26:1) p. 1

Media outlets want access to sealed material (Tampa), December 2001 (25:12), p. 3

Newspaper files suit to get defendants' records (Tallahassee), December 2001 (25:12), p. 2

Mother sues to access son's FCAT booklet (Largo), December 2001 (25:12), p. 2

Employees ordered to withhold information (Washington), December 2001 (25:12), p. 2

AGO: Exemptions exist for security material (Tallahassee), December 2001 (25:12), p. 2

Ashcroft to support FOI denials (Washington), December 2001 (25:12), p. 2

Special sessions consider access limits (Tallahassee), December 2001 (25:12), p. 1

Defense Department restricts access to photos (Washington), December 2001 (25:12), p. 1

Bush blocks access to Reagan records (Washington), December 2001 (25:12), p. 1

Audit finds problems with Sunshine issues (Welaka) November 2001, (25:11) p. 2

Federal agency blocks map access (Washington) November 2001, (25:11) p. 2

AGO: Juvenile felony complaints are public (Tallahassee) November 2001, (25:11) p. 2

Department denies FCAT test request (Largo) November 2001, (25:11) p. 2

SEC sued over FOIA handbook (Washington) November 2001, (25:11) p. 2

Anti-terrorism bill increases police powers (Washington) November 2001, (25:11) p. 1

Security plan would close records (Tallahassee) November 2001, (25:11) p. 1

State denies public access temporarily (Tallahassee) November 2001, (25:11) p. 1

Judge refuses to unseal records before trial (Gainesville), October 2001 (25:10), p. 2

Lease agreement not public record, judge rules (Tampa) October 2001, (25:10) p. 2

Two papers challenge autopsy photo law (Miami), October 2001 (25:10), p. 2

Pharmaceutical company challenges Sunshine in Litigation Act (West Palm Beach), October 2001 (25:10), p. 2

Auditor: Access funds not used for original purpose (Tallahassee), October 2001 (25:10), p. 2

FAMU trustees to hire in open (Tallahassee), October 2001 (25:10), p. 1

Anti-leak bill introduced in Congress (Washington), October 2001 (25:10), p. 1

Panel advises more electronic access (Washington), October 2001 (25:10), p. 1

AGO: Ballots should be sorted by machine (Tallahassee), September 2001 (25:9), p. 3

Pawnbroker database to remain exempt (Tallahassee), September 2001 (25:9), p. 3

County wants fees up front (Polk County), September 2001 (25:9), p. 2

Paper copies records for Palm Beach (West Palm Beach) September 2001, (25:9) p. 2

Opinion: Autopsy photos can be used during training (Tampa) September 2001, (25:9) p. 2

Paper to appeal autopsy ruling (Daytona Beach), September 2001 (25:9), p.1

AGO: Some foster home abuse records are open (Tallahassee) September 2001, (25:9) p. 2

Judge seals discovery material in murder trial (St. Augustine) September 2001, (25:9) p. 2

Judge to review video of wild boar's slaughter (Tampa), August 2001 (25:8), p. 2

Tape of spy's confession ordered released (Tampa), August 2001 (25:8), p. 2

Experts examine Harris’ computers (Tallahassee) September 2001, (25:9) p. 1

Tape of spy’s confession ordered released, August 2001, (25:8) p. 2

Judge rules absentee ballots are open (Panama City), August 2001 (25:8), p. 2

Appeals court won't reverse e-mail ruling (Tampa), August 2001 (25:8), p. 2

Photographs of mayor’s wife released, July 2001, (25:7) p. 3

Records destroyed despite judge’s order, July 2001, (25:7) p. 3

EPA withdraws proposal to allow more access to data, July 2001, (25:7) p. 3

Grand jury presentment opened to public, July 2001, (25:7) p. 2

Private company must open records (Miami), July 2001 (25:7), p. 2

Auditors recommend opening some hospital records, July 2001, (25:7) p. 2

Earnhardt photos to remain sealed, July 2001, (25:7) p. 1

Grand jury presentment opened to public (New Port Richey), July 2001 (25:7), p. 2

Judge rejects request to release e-mails (Clearwater), July 2001 (25:7), p. 2

Lawsuit over lottery 900-number settled (Tallahassee), July 2001 (25:7), p. 2

Auditors recommend opening some hospital records (Tallahassee), July 2001 (25:7), p. 2

Court: Exemption not Retroactive (Tallahassee), July 2001 (25:7), p.1

Opinion: Information on ballots not exempt (Tallahassee), June 2001 (25:6), p. 2

Planning director acquitted of disclosure violations, June 2001, (25:6) p. 2

AGO: E-mails are public, not a Sunshine breach (Tallahassee), June 2001 (25:6), p. 2

Newspaper gets support in photo fight, June 2001, (25:6) p. 1

Town faces investigation into charges (Callahan), June 2001 (25:6), p. 2

Earnhardt Act should be ruled unconstitutional (Analysis by Jon Kaney), May 2001 (25:5), p. 4

Library computer taken to fill records request (White Springs), May 2001 (25:5) p. 2

Concerns over public records halt Bush e-mails, May 2001, (25:5) p. 2


Bill would make leaking names a crime, May 2001, (25:5) p. 2

Newspaper sues for Earnhardt pictures (Daytona Beach), May 2001 (25:5), p. 1

Tampa General ordered to release its records, April 2001 (25:4), p. 2

Lawsuit claims agency violated Sunshine Law (Fort Walton Beach), April 2001 (25:4), p. 2

Panel recommends limits on access (Tampa), April 2001 (25:4), p. 2

Release of ballots delayed by lawsuit (Holmes County), April 2001 (25:4), p. 2

Judge orders votes sorted by hand (Jacksonville), April 2001 (25:4), p. 2

Some media settle, but paper challenges seal, April 2001 (25:4), p. 1

Bill would close autopsy photos (Orlando), April 2001 (25:4), p. 1

Commission releases tape of secret meeting (Jacksonville), March 2001 (25:3), p. 2

Clearwater stopped from deleting e-mail (St. Petersburg), March 2001 (25:3), p. 1

Official ordered to separate votes (Sarasota), March 2001 (25:3), p. 1

Appeals court says export licenses still confidential (Atlanta), March 2001 (25:3), p. 1

Open investigation prevents records release, February 2001, (25:2) p. 2

Documents released in trial of accused spies, February 2001, (25:2) p. 2

Recommendation would limit records access (analysis by Barbara Petersen), February 2001 (25:2), p. 4

Judge says records law was violated (Tallahassee), February 2001 (25:2), p. 1

Media groups access ballots (Miami), February 2001 (25:2), p.1

Public defender cleared by investigation, January 2001, (25:1) p. 3

AG rules inactive criminal records open, January 2001, (25: 1) p. 3

Paper donates legal fees to library (St. Petersburg Beach), January 2001 (25:1),
p. 3

IRS sues for record access in Miami, January 2001 (25:1), p. 3

City sues paper for public records request determination (Clearwater), January 2001 (25:1), p. 3

State attorney ordered files deleted (Tampa), January 2001 (25:1), p. 1

University police resist code sharing (Gainesville), December 2000 (24:12), p.3

Pres. Clinton vetoes official secret act (Washington, DC), December 2000 (24:12), p.3

Records show state attorney's activities (Tampa), December 2000 (24:12), p.1

State director cleared of records violation (Tallahassee), December 2000 (24:12), p.1

State grand jury recommends sealing accident records, November 2000 (24:11), p.3

Sheriff must comply with law (Nassau County), November 2000 (24:11), p.1

Buc's must pay for holding records (Tampa), November 2000 (24:11), p.1

Press access suit moves to federal court (St. Petersburg), November 2000 (24:11), p. 1

Judge dismisses public records lawsuit, October 2000 (24:10), p. 3

Newspaper sues for public defender's office audit (St. Petersburg), September 2000 (24:9), p.2

Mayor defends plan for screening police chief applicants, September 2000, (24:9) p. 2

City denies records request for staffing, September 2000, (24:9) p. 1

Newspapers win access to federal export records, September 2000 (24:9), p.1

Court clerk-related web sites of interest, August 2000 (24:8), p.4

Paper drops suit against mayor (Hialeah), August 2000 (24:8), p.2

Charity hands over credit card records (Miami), August 2000 (24:8), p.2

Settlement includes lesson in access to information (Pensacola), August 2000 (24:8), p.2

Commissioner charged with violation (Fort Myers), August 2000 (24:8), p.1

Experts offer tips for getting public records, July 2000 (24:7), p. 4 (analysis by Sandra F. Chance)

Bills that failed in session may be recycled, June 2000 (24:6), p. 6 (analysis by Michele Bush)

Economic council opens meetings, but closes records (Inverness), June 2000 (24:6), p. 2

Public denied access to fire chief records (Coral Springs), June 2000 (24:6), p. 2

Judge throws out voter rolls access suit (Tampa), June 2000 (24:6), p. 2

Mayor turns over city records from home computer (Neptune Beach), May 2000 (24:5), p. 2

County may charge for public records review (Fort Lauderdale), April 2000 (24:4), p. 2

Council opens employee e-mail to public review (Brooksville), April 2000 (24:4), p. 2

Mayor should release files stored on home computer (Neptune Beach), April 2000 (24:4), p. 2

Sheriff withholding records violated law (West Palm Beach), April 2000 (24:4), p. 1

Council settles lawsuit, but won't cover mayor's legal fees (Anna Maria), April 2000 (24:4), p. 1

Mediation program resolves access disputes (analysis by Pat Gleason), March 2000 (24:3), p. 6

Outside legal fees public record (Gainesville), March 2000 (24:3), p. 2

Bucs' owner wants new ruling (Tampa), March 2000 (24:3), p. 2

Adoptee allowed access to file, annuls adoption (Palm Beach), March 2000 (24:3), p. 2

Officer under investigation was promoted by chief (St. Petersburg), March 2000 (24:3), p. 2

Hospital must pay attorney fees (Tampa), March 2000 (24:3), p. 1

Miami paper sues for airport spending records (Miami), March 2000 (24:3), p. 1

The Back Page: Supreme Court upholds federal privacy act to close records (analysis by Michele Bush), February 2000 (24:2), p. 4

School phone calls on the record says state AG (West Palm Beach), February 2000 (24:2), p. 2

Council members spend time in "Sunshine" (Jacksonville), February 2000 (24:2), p. 2

Hospital trustee asks for support with Sunshine legal fees (Indian River), February 2000 (24:2), p. 2

Florida AG and watchdog group join in access fight (Tampa), February 2000 (24:2), p. 1

New report recommends sealing crime files (Tallahassee), February 2000 (24:2), p. 1

Investigation by Indiana newspapers bring changes (analysis by Kyle Niederpruem), January 2000 (24:1), p. 4

School board changes records policy (Bartow), January 2000, (24:1), p. 2

Zoning expert claims county attorney withheld records (Pasco County), January 2000 (24:1), p. 2

Judge orders power company to disclose settlement terms (Leon County), January 2000 (24:1), p. 2

Webb sues school board for legal fees (Pensacola), January 2000 (24:1), p. 1

Court imposes $250 fine for law violation (Anna Maria), January 2000 (24:1), p. 1

 


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