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It would also ban the release of photographs, audio or video in all cases when a minor is killed by anyone, not just in domestic violence crimes.

The exemption would apply whether the governor is traveling, in his office or at the governor's mansion.

The Florida Center for Government Accountability claims the Florida Department of Transportation and a state contractor did not comply with public records requests.

In backing a Leon County judge, the appeals court panel said the department had not demonstrated that the decision “would result in irreparable harm.”

The Florida Department of Health is accused of violating public records laws by turning down requests for daily COVID-19 data.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration halted the COVID-19 daily reports in June and shifted to posting weekly information that is far less detailed.

The bill would have shielded the identities of anyone applying for a job as a state university or college president.

Florida’s Sunshine laws often get held up as a model for a transparent government but public records requests can lead to bills in the tens of thousands of dollars. Some attorneys say it's time to waive public records fees in Florida for public interest groups.

Scores of bills related to government transparency have been filed in the state legislature. At least a few have are progressing through committees ahead of regular session.

Seeking information as part of an effort to address “over-incarceration,” the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida has asked a judge to require the…

A bill exempting recordings of mass shootings from public record cleared the Senate Wednesday. The House version is headed to that chamber’s floor.

An appeals court Friday sided with the Florida Department of Health in a battle about turning over thousands of death records to a Broward County...