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.

October 29, 2004

Palm Beach Post, by John Pacenti: State House candidate files defamation lawsuit over political flier …

October 28, 2004

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Leesburg Daily Commercial, by Jodie Munroe O’Brien: Former newspaper editor, educator dies …

October 27, 2004

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Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Jay Stapleton: Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Daytona newspaper in records-related case …
Fort Myers News-Press editorial: Amendment that would open more records on doctor mistakes should be defeated …

October 26, 2004

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St. Petersburg Times, by Alex Leary: Court says Times Publishing Co. could be liable in death …
NBC6.net, South Florida: Channel 7 meteorologist fired after arrest on charges he used a computer to arrange a sexual liaison with someone he thought was a 14-year-old boy …

October 25, 2004

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Sarasota Herald Tribune, by columnist Tom Lyons: State senator’s dramatic anecdote about public records from 14 years ago doesn’t survive fact check …
The Tampa Tribune, by Sheri Ackerman: Child abuse committee loses access to important records ...
Pensacola News Journal, by staff: Pensacola News Journal switches key editors ...
Florida Press Club: Florida’s best journalism showcased during Florida Press Club award banquet at Poynter Institute …
Palm Beach Daily News, by Michele Dargan: Linebaugh seeks to overturn ruling on his medical records …
Associated Press, by Seth Sutel: Legal pressure prompts anxiety among sources of journalists …
The Tampa Tribune, by Thomas W. Krause: Lawyers debate merits of advertising …

October 22, 2004

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Palm Beach Post, by William Cooper Jr.: Limbaugh wants appeals court to rehear medical records case …
Associated Press, by Jill Barton: Limbaugh appeals ruling on records …

October 21, 2004

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Palatka Daily News, by Marie Niesse: Department of Education finds no basis for claims of racial imbalance, Sunshine Law violations …
Winter Haven News Chief, by Steven N. Levine: Identity thieves are fishing for Polk residents …
St. Petersburg Times, by William R. Levesque: Court sides with growers who claim a per-carton tax for advertising violates their freedom of speech. …
Local 6 News, Orlando: Police say saboteur knocked Orlando radio stations off the air …
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, by Chris Davis and Mathew Doig: Bush’s office says e-mail on felon voter list incorrect…
WCJB, TV News 20, Gainesville, by Ashley Glass: Man files free speech lawsuit over sign …
WTLV NBC-12, Jacksonville, by Deanne Fene: Pro golfer’s wife accused of copyright infringement …

October 20, 2004

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Palm Beach Post editorial: More reason for voters to open medical records …
Boca Raton News, by John Johnston: Martinez aide admits eavesdropping on Castor call …
Associated Press: Miami Herald humor columnist Dave Barry to take indefinite leave …

October 19, 2004

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Associated Press, by Kim Curtis: Survey says states don’t provide much access to Megan’s Law data …

October 18, 2004

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Palm Beach Post editorial: Make the claims public to check FEMA's payout …
Florida Times-Union, by Tia Mitchell: Jacksonville news anchor among those netted in park sex sweep …
Florida Times-Union, by Steve Patterson: Times-Union investigates allegations of plagiarism …
Bradenton Herald editorial: Herald glad to see the former student newspaper at Manatee Community College resurrected by a former editorial staff member.…
Florida Times-Union editorial: Hats off to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for making crime stats accessible via the Web …

October 15, 2004

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Associated Press: South Florida company's implantable chip gives data, privacy worries …
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Linda Walton: Oak Hill chief takes over Web site updates …

October 11, 2004

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*Orlando Sentinel, by Mary Shanklin and Leslie Postal: Public school campus maps may be pulled off the Web after a disc with U.S. school data was seized in Iraq (*free registration required) ...
Associated Press: No terrorist tie to school “threat” …
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Jim Saunders: Amendment would open medical records about errors and incidents …
Palm Beach Post, by William Cooper Jr.: Group wants copies of rejected voter registration applications …
Palm Beach Post editorial: Limbaugh loses in court regarding medical records; law enforcement wins …
Associated Press: Since a flawed list of potential felons was scrapped, elections officials have relied on a longtime practice of checking court records for new felons to remove ineligible voters …

October 8, 2004

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Pensacola News Journal, by Paul Flemming: Court denies Childers' appeal of Sunshine Law conviction …

October 7, 2004

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Palm Beach Post, by Susan Spencer-Wendel: Court rules against Limbaugh regarding seizure of his medical records …
Associated Press: Court rules Limbaugh medical records were seized properly …

October 6, 2004

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Palm Beach Post, by Bill Douthat: A voter outreach organization filed a public records lawsuit against the Palm Beach County elections supervisor for refusing to provide copies of voter registration applications rejected by the office …
Associated Press: Martinez blocked request of study wanted in Florida lawsuit …
Florida Times-Union, by John Winters: Supreme Court denies appeal by Florida Times-Union’s parent company to distribute real-time golf scores from PGA Tour …
*Orlando Sentinel, by Anthony Colarossi: Scholars say judge’s judicial responsibilities probably outweigh his First Amendment free speech rights (*free registration required) ...
St. Petersburg Times, by Joni James: Unchecked box on voter registration forms could keep people from voting …
Tallahassee Democrat, by Bill Cotterell: Questions persist over voter registration forms…
Jacksonville Daily Record: Petitioners can now file small claims cases online in Duval County …

October 5, 2004

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Associated Press: Judge says pit-bull ad stays put …
Ocala Star Banner, by Rick Cundiff: Court in Marion County to try digital records …

October 1, 2004

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Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Scott Wyland: Communication between Flagler County school board members questioned …
St. Petersburg Times, by Colleen Jenkins: Glitch opens access to kids’ records …
*Orlando Sentinel, by staff: Orlando identity theft case brings three guilty pleas (*free registration required) ...