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.

November 22, 2006

*Miami Herald editorial: False record filing should be stopped (*free registration required) …
*Miami Herald, by Breanne Gilpatrick: FDLE to probe Cooper City dinner allegations regarding open meetings (*free registration required) …
The Santa Rosa News, by Deborah Nelson: "Boo bears” spark changes in Santa Rosa regarding oversight of e-mails, electronic records …
*Orlando Sentinel, by Nin-Hai Tseng: New Lake County commissioner Elaine Renick proposes ban on zoning change discussions outside of public meetings (*free registration required) …

November 17, 2006

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Lakeland Ledger, by Dana Wilhoit: Lawyer for Polk County Opportunity Council asks judge to overturn decision that 10 members of the board violated the state’s open meetings law …
Palm Beach Post, by William Cooper Jr.: Riviera Beach resident arrested while speaking at city council meeting …

November 15, 2006

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Palm Beach Post, by Jason Schultz: Martin County backs off curbs on speaking during public meetings …
*Miami Herald, by Breanne Gilpatrick: Cooper City mayor defends premeeting dinners (*free registration required)…
*Miami Herald, by Nirvi Shah: Broward School Board lacks training on public records (*free registration required)…

November 7, 2006

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Lakeland Ledger editorial: Florida Bar encourages open court-case files …
Daytona Beach News-Journal editorial: Sealing actions in Florida courts should not be so easy …
Pensacola News Journal, by Jeff Cull: Three Gannett newspapers seek FEMA records in federal appeals court …
*Gainesville Sun, by Deborah Ball: Floridians have wide access to election information (*free registration required) …