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 24, 2005

St. Petersburg Times, by Lucy Morgan: Officials are still closing doors in the public’s face …
Tallahassee Democrat, by Nancy Cook Lauer: A cloud passes over Florida’s Sunshine Law as Gov. Jeb Bush bars press from early morning meeting with state lawmakers regarding the overhaul of education …
*Gainesville Sun, by Diane Chun: Judge dismisses suit over access to e-mail records involving University of Florida President Bernie Machen (*free registration required) …

October 19, 2005

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Florida Today editorial: Brevard County court clerk’s lag in providing minutes for county commission meetings is unacceptable …

October 18, 2005

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*Naples Daily News, by Larry Hannan: Collier County’s Productivity Committee violated the state Sunshine Law, official determines (*free registration required) …
*Naples Daily News editorial: Collier County’s Productivity Committee needs a primer on state’s open government laws (*free registration required) …
*Stuart News, by Melissa E. Holsman: St. Lucie, Indian River counties circuit court clerks said his office is using software to scan about 4,000 documents recorded each day to redact sensitive data (*free registration required) …
*Orlando Sentinel, by Amy L. Edwards: Lakeland man’s Web site, arrest raise questions about obscenity laws (*free registration required)…
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Seth Robbins: Volusia County court clerk is ready to save his office’s records should a Katrina-style disaster strike …
Florida Today, by Donna Balancia: Letters asking $55 to retrieve $2.50 deeds offer an unnecessary service, officials say …
*Fort Pierce Tribune, by Adam L. Neal: Free seminar in Vero Beach on Thursday will tackle identity theft and computer hackers (*free registration required) …

October 13, 2005

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Florida Times-Union, by Joe Black: Jacksonville Beach Police refuse to divulge name of officer who fatally shot a man the day before …
Ocala Star-Banner, by Susan Latham Carr: Ex-library adviser files new challenge against the book Lolita in the Marion County Public Library …

October 7, 2005

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Independent Florida Alligator, by Justin Richards: University of Florida instructor who sought records on Gator Bowl funds sues UF president …
*Orlando Sentinel, by Sandra Mathers: Ocoee City Commissioner recently charged with Sunshine Law violation will resign from his city post (*free registration required) …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Susannah Bryan: Deerfield city manager accused of violating Florida public records laws in ethics complaint …

October 5, 2005

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Palm Beach Post, by Sally Swartz: Use of laptops by Martin County commissioners during meetings raises concerns …
Florida Times-Union, by Beth Kormanik: “Opt-out” policy on student data at issue …
Associated Press: Judge to rule on whether FEMA must tell who got aid in 2004 …

October 2, 2005

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*Orlando Sentinel: Ocoee City Commissioner Danny Howell charged with violating the state’s Sunshine Law (*free registration required) …
Fort Myers News-Press, by Jeff Cull: Opening FEMA’s books the central issue in lawsuit by three Florida newspapers …
Fort Myers News-Press, guest column by Judge James Seals: Confidentiality no longer benefits children and families in crisis …