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 Lakeland Ledger, by John Chambliss and Jason Geary: Prosecutors charge Polk County School District lawyer with violating the state’s public records law …
Lakeland Ledger editorial: Decision to prosecute Polk County School Board lawyer for public records law violation sends an unmistakable message that the law means what it says …
Orlando Sentinel, by Ludmilla Lelis: Public officials can get into hot water by text messaging about public business outside the Sunshine Law …
St. Petersburg Times editorial: Keep our audio within the ears of the public …
Miami Herald editorial: Leon County jurors in Sansom case send an important message about power and secrecy in the Legislature …
Bradenton Herald, by Sylvia Lim: Manatee Community College president says he abided by Sunshine Law regarding a name change for the school …
Legal Newsline.com, by John O’Brien: Many waiting for Cretul’s call on Sunshine bill …
Ocala Star-Banner, by Suevon Lee: A Marion County grand jury will look at whether county commissioners violated the Sunshine Law regarding the county administrator’s hire …
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, by Kim Hackett: Venice council members wants his legal bills paid regarding open government lawsuit …
St. Pete Times/Miami Herald, by Steve Bousquet, Marc Caputo and Mary Ellen Klas: Grand jury calls on Florida Legislature to be more transparent in harsh criticism of state lawmaker practices …
Hernando Today, by Tony Marrero: Hernando school board members say their meals together do not include public business on the menu …
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