The Florida Sunshine Review spotlights the latest news on Florida open government laws and freedom of information (FOI) issues, with special emphasis on open records and open meetings developments. For similar Florida items plus mass media news, see the monthly Brechner Report from the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida.

February 14, 2006

St. Petersburg Times, by Will Van Sant: Judge tells Pinellas County to release records after the St. Petersburg Times sues for access to information about a settlement with a fired county employee …
The Florida Times-Union, by Beth Kormanik: Woman banned from Jacksonville City Council meetings challenges the city in court (*free registration required) …
Miami Herald, by Marc Caputo: Miami Herald and CNN sue state regarding release of boot camp video …

February 11, 2006

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Associated Press, by Brent Kallastad: State refuses to release tape showing guards beating boy at boot camp …
Associated Press: State officials argue over releasing boot camp video …
Ocala Star-Banner editorial: A crippling privacy law for county circuit court clerks needs review …
Lakeland Ledger editorial: Polk County Opportunity Council flirts with disaster in fighting open government requirements …
Knight Ridder Tribune News Service, by Elizabeth Rhodes: New Web database lists values of homes …