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.

May 30, 2006

South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Thomas Monnay: Most South Florida cities are making more information available on the Web about the status of permit applications, plan reviews and inspections …
St. Petersburg Times, by Will Van Sant: Pinellas County to pay St. Petersburg Times’ legal fees in pursuing successful public records case against the county …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Jean-Paul Renaud: Judge criticizes Sunshine Law settlement involving Pompano Beach commissioners …
St. Petersburg Times, by Elena Lesley: State investigators pursue possible Sunshine violations and threats against public officials in Yankeetown …

May 22, 2006

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*Naples Daily News, column by editor Phil Lewis: Lee County sheriff asks for deposit before doing search for public records (*free registration required)…
Palm Beach Post editorial: Bush will enhance his legacy if he vetoes bad public records bills …
Daytona Beach News-Journal editorial: Bills that shut off open records deserve the governor’s veto …
Tallahassee Democrat, by Jennifer Jefferson: Wakulla commissioner refused to attend an emergency meeting …
*Orlando Sentinel, by Tanya PeRez-Brennan: City manager candidates tour spurs Sunshine Law debate in Deltona (*free registration required) …

May 16, 2006

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Tallahassee Democrat editorial: Legislative session goes down as one of the most hostile to open government in years …
Tallahassee Democrat, by Jim Ash: Late bills targeting open government upsets watchdogs …

May 14, 2006

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Associated Press, by Bill Kaczor: Temporary FCAT workers’ records will be disclosed …
*Gainesville Sun, by Jack Stripling: Court rules in favor of University of Florida president in public records lawsuit (*free registration required) …
Tampa Tribune, by Kevin Begos: Public access laws took hit during legislative session …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel editorial:Troubling concealed weapons license bill threatens to become law …
*Florida Times-Union editorial: Governor should take aim and veto faulty concealed weapons license bill (*free registration required) …
St. Petersburg Times editorial: Concealed weapons records should not be removed from public view …
*Fort Pierce Tribune editorial: Governor must veto concealed weapons licensing bill (*free registration required) …
*Orlando Sentinel, by Vicki Mcclure: Orange County school superintendent delays release of school readers list (*free registration required) …
Fort Myers News-Press, by Ron Ruane: Cape Coral again leaks Social Security numbers to the public …
*Orlando Sentinel, by Sandra Pedicini: Castleberry residents, candidates file Sunshine Law complaint (*free registration required) …

May 7, 2006

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Florida Sunshine Review:
*Orlando Sentinel, by Jason Garcia: Senate re-enacts “Earnhardt law” limiting access to autopsy photos and videos (*free registration required) …
Associated Press: Bills exempt autopsy photos and gun permits from open records law …
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Kenya Woodward: Theft, safety concerns prompt cameras at some city halls in Flagler and Volusia counties …
Ocala Star-Banner editorial: Sunshine is good medicine for Munroe Regional Medical Center board …

May 3, 2006

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*Orlando Sentinel, by Jason Garcia: Incentive fund picks up speed in Legislature but prompts open records issues (*free registration required) …
Florida Today, by Jeff Schweers:Brevard County Commission’s limits on public comment at meetings raise questions …

May 2, 2006

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South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Ian Katz:Cities and counties walk a fine line to trying to keep public records open and personal information secret …
Palm Beach Post editorial: Progress made in resolving sticky public records issue involving court clerks from throughout Florida …