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There is now an award named in honor of a legendary Florida journalist. The creation of the "Lucy Morgan Award for Open Government Reporting" was…
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Open government advocates say they’ve dodged a bullet now that Governor Rick Scott has signed a compromise measure designed to squelch predatory public…
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Open government advocates are urging Governor Rick Scott to veto a measure that would seal nearly three million criminal records from public view.The bill…
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A bill initially aimed at protecting the witnesses to a felony crime has now gone through another change in the House, after passing a second…
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Governor Rick Scott’s recent approval of three public records exemptions is drawing both criticism and praise from critics and proponents alike.One bill…
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While one body cameras-related bill was sent to the Governor, another died amid the budget impasse between the House and Senate. But, the bill’s main…
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A transparency advocate is calling for an investigation into the forced resignation of the former head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.…
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When it comes to transparency, Florida Governor Rick Scott hasn’t always been crystal clear. So says President of the First Amendment Foundation, Barbara…
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Supporters of Florida’s open government laws have filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court attempting to overthrow state laws regarding blind trusts.…
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In just a few months, the Jacksonville woman who inspired the so-called “Warning Shot” bill is expected to have another trial. Several activist groups…