Public Records

Florida lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills this session to limit access to public records, but fewer than 10 passed. Still, open government advocates say the measures that did clear the Legislature could significantly restrict transparency.

Want to know how to make a public records request? Or what makes a meeting public? Your Florida has you covered.

Florida’s Sunshine Law is meant to ensure transparency, allow public participation, and foster public trust in government. Your Florida breaks down how it works and lists some renewed exemptions.

The case focused on records requests that could provide information about communications by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ then-chief of staff, James Uthmeier, related to the flights from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

They're worried about volunteers becoming the target of threats and coercion.

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.