Many Web links are born to die. Even if that should happen with those below, this list can still be of value.

Use it to help locate important stories about freedom of information in Florida and sometimes elsewhere. Obtain the story through the archives or back issues of the news organization involved, try the headline or keywords in a search engine for another link, or use Lexis-Nexis or other databases that might be available to you or through your local library.

July 15, 2005

South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Patty Pensa: Former Lake Worth Mayor Ron Exline is suing the city, claiming that officials violated the state open-meetings law when selling two city properties …
Tallahassee Democrat, by Bill Cotterell: Former Attorney General Bob Shevin stood for openness in government and everything …

July 11, 2005

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Palm Beach Post editorial: Slow move online OK for court records …
*Orlando Sentinel, by David Damron: Florida A&M University officials say say list of 41 people fired for payroll irregularities isn’t public record; Sentinel lawyer disagrees (*free registration required) …
*Naples Daily News, by Anne Marie Apollo: CIA director’s Social Security number removed from Web image of deed by Lee County clerk of courts (*free registration required) …
Associated Press, by David Royse: State’s use of database software defended and decried …
Palm Beach Daily News, by Michele Dargan: State prosecutors gain some of Rush Limbaugh’s medical records …
*Naples Daily News editorial: Crist is a “sunshining” example on open government (*free registration required) …