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Many news stories illustrate the value of public records to society. See for yourself with these story picks from Florida and sometimes elsewhere, with links to entries in The Florida Public Records Handbook for those who want to dig answers for themselves.

The Florida Sunshine Review
Keep up with the latest Florida open records and meetings news. Among the recent postings:
Florida Times-Union, by Steve Patterson: Judge shuts down Times-Union blogger in murder trial with newspaper to appeal …
Florida Times-Union, by Steve Patterson: Times-Union appeals blogging order, which the judge in murder trial changed …
TCPalm.com editorial: Public officials must use social networking sites wisely or face consequences …
Orlando Sentinel, by Jeannette Rivera-Lyles: No question text messages of pubic officials about public business are the public’s business and should be public records …
Florida Today, by Susanne Cervenka: Palm Bay makes finances and spending available online …
Jacksonville Observer: Florida Supreme Court to review whether jurors can use electronic devices while in court to post on Twitter or Facebook or do research …
Panama City News-Herald editorial: Gaps in Sunshine Law for public-private entities need more attention …
Northwest Florida Daily News editorial: Great Northwest Sunshine Law controversy perhaps offers a teachable moment …

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