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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.
February 28, 2005
February 24, 2005  Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Jeannine Gage and Kristen Reed: State attorney wants to block release of Deltona massacre photos
Associated Press: Elementary school committee votes to ban "Anastasia Again!" by Lois Lowry from its library shelves
Palm Beach Post, by Mary McLachlin: HIV e-mail error in Palm Beach sparks changes
Fort Myers News-Press, by columnist Joe Adams (unrelated to the iDigAnswers.com Joe Adams!): Sunshine rules for community association and condominium boards
February 23, 2005 Associated Press, by Harry R. Weber: Criminals posing as businesses stole information on thousands of people from ChoicePoint
The Wall Street Journal, by Evan Perez: Identity theft puts pressure on data sellers
*Orlando Sentinel, by Robyn Shelton: Infection data to be released to public worries some health officials (*free registration required)
Tallahassee Democrat, by Jennifer Jefferson: Some in Wakulla County are upset about how public records requests are being handled
February 18, 2005 Associated Press, by Vickie Chachere: Pinellas judge shields doctor records sought under constitutional amendment
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Jay Stapleton: Judge rules Florida Hospital Deland must keep meetings, records open to the public
*Miami Herald, by David Kidwell: FEMA refuses to release names of people who received emergency aid (*free registration required)
Palm Beach Post, by George Bennett: Group seeks electronic voting records from Palm Beach County
February 15, 2005 Sarasota Herald-Tribune, by Bob Mahlburg: Newspaper wins partial victory in records lawsuit regarding Social Security numbers
Associated Press, by Jill Barton: Prosecutor argues seizure of Limbaughs medical records
The Tampa Tribune, by Lenny Savino: Prosecutors say they cant act on list of cases triggered by evaluation of public records
February 14, 2005 South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Andrew Ryan and Georgia East: Newspaper stonewalled by Miramar fire chief in request for names of suspended firefighters
*Orlando Sentinel, by by Linda Kleindienst: Lawmaker wants lobbyists to report salaries and fees (*free registration required)
*Vero Beach Press Journal editorial: Vero Beach and Sebastian officials play dodge ball with newspaper on public records requests (*free registration required)
February 11, 2005 St. Petersburg Times editorial: Information priced out of reach by U.S. Department of Justice
St. Petersburg Times, by Thomas Tobin: Two Pinellas County school board members warned about private chats
February 3, 2005 Leesburg Daily Commercial, by Michelle L. Smart: Daily Commercial to file complaint that Kids Central Inc. violated the states Sunshine Law
Boca Raton News, by Nicol Jenkins: Palm Beach County school officials, station spar over broadcast of school board meetings
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Jay Stapleton: Judge dismisses lawsuits against Daytona Beach News-Journal
February 2, 2005 Editor & Publisher: Theres a Web site to track much of the coverage related to the national Sunshine Week coming in March and focusing on freedom of information
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Michael Reed: Ex-Volusia sheriff broke the law when he refused a public records request
January 31, 2005 Bradenton Herald, staff report: Manatee circuit court clerk is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit accusing him of violating state public records laws
January 26, 2005 South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Peter Franceschina: Attorney General Crist supports seizure of Limbaugh medical records
January 25, 2005 Sarasota Herald-Tribune, by columnist Tom Lyons: Privacy issue makes for strange bedfellows in Limbaugh and ACLU
January 24, 2005 The Tallahassee Democrat, by Nancy Cook Lauer: MCI met secretly to win state network, unsuccessful bidders claim
January 21, 2005 The Associated Press, by Jill Barton: Limbaugh asks high court to return records to his doctor
Palm Beach Post, by Nirvi Shaw: Computer glitch hides votes of Palm Beach County School District
Palm Beach Post, by Bill Douthat: Florida Department of Law Enforcement puts new controls on how changes can be made to officer employment records kept by the state
January 20, 2005 *Naples Daily News, by columnist Brent Batten: Loosen restrictions on public records (*free registration required)
*Orlando Sentinel, by Pedro Ruz Gutierrez: Eight receive prison time for roles in identity theft ring (*free registration required)
January 19, 2005 *Miami Herald, by Scott Hiaasen: Suspended Miami Commissioner Arthur Teele asks a judge to prevent the case file on his assault charges from being released to the public (*free registration required)
January 18, 2005 Orlando Sentinel, by Anthony Colarossi: Online close-up coming for 9th Judicial Circuit (*free registration required)
Naples Daily News, by Larry Hannan: Collier County property appraiser unsure about whether he will challenge an appeals court ruling that prohibits him from copyrighting maps produced by his office
January 17, 2005 Student Press Law Center: Florida Supreme Court upholds ruling prohibiting the release of student records even when identifying information is concealed
Williston Pioneer Sun News: Sunshine seminar coming Jan. 27 in Chiefland
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, by Tiffany Lankes: Webmaster of RateMyTeachers.com says Manatee County school district is blocking his Web site
St. Petersburg Times, by columnist Howard Troxler: A drop of disclosure on physicians isnt enough for patients
Bradenton Herald, by Brian Haas: Records lawsuit puzzles Manatee County clerk of courts
St. Petersburg Times editorial: Congress should pass a law to safeguard journalists ability to keep sources confidential
January 14, 2005 Fort Myers News-Press, by Dave Breitenstein: The Chamber of Southwest Florida has refused to supply the dollar amount paid a marketing firm for a controversial sales tax poll, despite Florida's public records laws requiring private agencies to disclose records if they work for public entities
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Patty Pensa: Receipts found in trash of West Palm restaurant raise security concerns
January 11, 2005 Fort Myers News-Press, by Dave Breitenstein: Chamber of commerce turns over school-tax polling data sought by the News-Press. The story includes links to the survey questions and cover letter
Naples Daily News, by Deirdre Conner: Lee County school district reveals polling results regarding a half-cent sales tax for local schools
WFTV.com 9, Orlando: Court documents released in Orlando mayoral election lawsuit
January 10, 2005 Bradenton Herald, by Aimee Juarez: Court officials meet to discuss records access on the Internet
Hernando Today, by Paul Quinlan: School board opens Ransaws records
Bradenton Herald, by Brian Haas: Records lawsuit puzzles Manatee circuit court clerk
*Miami Herald, staff report: Competitors go to court to get public records (*free registration required)
January 9, 2005 Palm Beach Post, by William Cooper Jr.: Parents and activists are upset with a federal law that gives military recruiters access to high schoolers
Palm Beach Post, by Dara Kam: A panel helping the Florida Supreme Court figure out how to balance the public's right to access with the right to privacy wants to stop inflammatory documents from getting into court files
Library Journal: Florida State Universitys School of Information Studies is among two universities to help American Libraries Association study law enforcement access to library records in an effort to gauge the effect of the USA PATRIOT Act on libraries and patrons
January 7, 2005 Fort Myers News-Press, by Dave Breitenstein: Chamber keeps lid on tax questions
*Bonita Banner, by Jonathan Foerster: Lee Memorial Board gets lesson on Sunshine Laws (*free registration required)
*Orlando Sentinel, by Sandra Mathers: Residents closer to recalling Winter Garden City Commissioner Bill Thompson over alleged Sunshine Law allegations (*free registration required)
Associated Press: Judge unseals records in Jacksonville toddler custody case
*Naples Daily News, by Deirdre Conner: Lee school officials mum on details of sales tax report (*free registration required)
January 3, 2005 *Miami Herald, by Gary Fineout: Judge says State Sen. Alex de la Portilla can keep finances secret (*free registration required)
The Associated Press, by Vickie Cachere: Clear Channel criticized over breast surgery contest
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