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.

Week of December 15-21:

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Judge reverses himself as Limbaugh’s medical records resealed …
Boca Raton News editorial: Limbaugh’s hypocritical stance on privacy …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Former Congressman Gary Condit sues three tabloids for $209 million, claiming their articles about the disappearance and murder of Washington intern Chandra Levy ruined his reputation …
Naples Daily News: A substitute teacher dismissed after porn allegations sues the school district and The Naples Daily News …
CNN.com: Florida judge orders Limbaugh's medical records released …
Naples Daily News: Collier circuit court clerk wins access to records on Immokalee Road widening …
Naples Daily News: Beware of identity theft scams during the holidays and beyond …
Palm Beach Post editorial: The governor’s office charge of “unprofessional conduct” regarding a Post reporter is an effort to avoid complying with the public records law …
Fort Pierce Tribune: Circuit court clerk’s offices are still adjusting to the state Supreme Court’s ruling affecting what type of public records information they can post on their Web sites …
Palm Beach Daily News: Accusations fly Monday during a hearing regarding the release of TV commentator Rush Limbaugh's medical records …
Naples Daily News: Privacy concerns may restrict Web access to court records …
Palm Beach Post: The state's watchdog group for vulnerable citizens is systematically being denied information by a variety of government agencies …
St. Augustine Record: Sunshine violation unintentional, officials say …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: A hearing is scheduled Monday (today) on Rush Limbaugh’s motion to prevent prosecutors from gaining access to his sealed medical records seized during an investigation …
Florida Times-Union: Patient privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act are closing off access to important information sought by friends and family while confusing health care professionals …
Naples Daily News: The Collier County clerk of courts and the county attorney exchange public records requests in a dispute over whether county commissioners should have authorized a change order on a road widening project …
St. Petersburg Times: The Florida Public Service Commission allows utilities to keep confidential some information in their filings that they deem too sensitive for competitive reasons, a privilege some say is being abused …

Week of December 8-14:

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Lake City Reporter: Florida Crown Workforce Board plans changes in wake of an inspector general’s report that included findings of Sunshine Law violations …
Editor & Publisher: Jeb Bush’s office shuts out Palm Beach Post …
Lake City Reporter: Florida Crown head faces possible fine stemming from open meetings violation …
Associated Press: Three Palm Beach Post reporters were banned Wednesday from a year-end interview with Gov. Jeb Bush …
St. Petersburg Times: New Scripps board with a special open meetings exemption courtesy of the Legislature doesn’t rely on it during its first meeting …
Florida Times-Union: Judge won’t order prior restraint on T-U reports involving an accused serial killer …
Associated Press: Bush’s office snubs Palm Beach Post in annual interview …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Rush Limbaugh's attorneys fight to keep medical records sealed …
Miami Herald: Broward School Board members say the cost of buying land under Florida's Sunshine Law is too high, although open government advocates disagree …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Members of new Scripps board to be briefed on Florida's open-meetings law and the special exemptions afforded the panel by recent legislation …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Desegregation lawyer's widow seeks to save files…
Louisville Courier-Journal (Kentucky): Florida and its recent developments regarding online court records access get attention in this story comparing about convenience vs. privacy regarding online records in Kentucky …
Vero Beach Press Journal: Indian River County commissioners plan to discuss a lawsuit behind closed doors in an executive session on Tuesday…

Week of December 1-7:

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Pensacola News Journal: Anderson wins lawsuit against the News Journal as jury awards the road paver $18.28 million …
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Jury awards road paver $18.28 million against Pensacola newspaper …
Florida Times-Union: Judge to rule soon in case against Times-Union seeking to force the newspaper to remove recent stories about an accused serial killer from its Web site and stop publishing reports based on public records regarding the slayings …
Naples Daily News editorial: Incumbents and challengers should have the same access to Naples city records …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: A community redevelopment agency director comes under scrutiny after a mistake involving public records …
Florida Times-Union: In a rare move, accused serial killer’s lawyers ask judge to pull newspaper’s stories on the Internet and stop publishing reports based on public records about the slayings …
Pensacola News Journal: Testimony ended Thursday in a road paver’s lawsuit against the Pensacola News Journal …
Associated Press: Reporter defends story in Pensacola newspaper lawsuit …
Tampa Tribune: Tampa police escort speaker from city council meeting after he uses profanity …
Palm Beach Post: Woman accused of identity theft …
Tampa Tribune: High court ruling unclear on online release of data …
Pensacola News Journal: Road paver's lawsuit against News Journal ends 7th day …
*Orlando Sentinel: Dyer recants on privacy pacts (free registration required) …
Securityfocus.com: In a data mining society, privacy advocates shudder …
*Orlando Sentinel: Ex-aide: Agenda discussed privately (free registration required) …
Pensacola News Journal: News Journal begins defense in Joe Anderson lawsuit …
Associated Press: Researchers will recommend how the state can best give the public information about the safety records of hospitals …
Tampa Tribune: Al-Arian Records shredded …
Palm Beach Post editorial: Low-speed Internet …
Naples Daily News: Results of Naples Park survey may not be released immediately …
*Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell says "Government in the Sunshine fans" are lucky Orlando’s mayor isn’t attorney general (free registration required) …
Sacramento Bee (California): The first 100 days: Government openness? Not just yet …
Fort Pierce Tribune: Public library that opens doors to law could close …
*Orlando Sentinel: City to give $7 million in cash to developer (free registraton required) ...

Week of December 1-7:

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Pensacola News Journal: Anderson: Article painted me as a murderer ...
*Orlando Sentinel: Orlando leaders clam up over deal (free registration required) …
Venice Gondolier Sun: Credit – but don’t regret it …
Osceola News Gazette: Police say identity theft ring nets $100,000 …
Pensacola News Journal: Witness: Hunting article led to loan denial …
St. Petersburg Times: Committee's debate to be an open book …
Charlotte Sun-Herald: Charter review meets for first time in six years …
Forbes.com: Bush signs law aimed at fighting identity theft …
Florida Today editorial: Dean’s records …
Miami Herald: Justices asked to clarify public-records access law …
Pensacola News Journal: News article discounted in lawsuit …
Naples Daily News: County tells consultant Naples Park survey count will be open to public …
Naples Daily News editorial: Bonita Springs TV …
Lake City Reporter: Alleged Florida Crown violations under review …
Pensacola News Journal: Road paver seeks billions from newspaper …
Pensacola News Journal: Road paver's suit against newspaper goes to trial …
Greenville News (South Carolina): Counties launching court records into cyberspace …
St. Petersburg Times: Privacy, access at odds in Foster autopsy case …
Lake City Reporter: Florida Crown report released …

Week of November 24-30:

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Tallahassee Democrat: Civic Center event scrutinized …
South Florida Business Journal: Judge: City didn’t violate law …
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Public feels fallout from records decision …
Bradenton Herald: Manatee clerk removes records …
AM850, Gainesville: Is the Internet invading privacy? …
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Access to court records restricted …
Associated Press: Court issues order to stop Internet release of some records …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Court restricts availability of records on Internet …
Fort Myers News-Press: Judge says documents public record …
Bradenton Herald: Bankers group produces identity theft TV program …
Palm Beach Post: Scripps’ legislative ‘shield’ criticized …