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Another Wrinkle In Rick Scott’s Public Records Policy

January 18, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s policy requiring state employees to act as the custodians of their own emails and text messages related to state business has created a tricky situation for workers leaving state government.

Tampa Bay Times: Longtime FDLE Chief Forced Out

January 15, 2015

An investigation by The Tampa Bay Times/ Miami Herald shows campaign politics might be at the center of an abrupt high-level resignation at one of the state’s agencies.

Inmate Murder Trial Delayed After Miami Herald Report Raises Questions

January 14, 2015

The trial of a man who is accused of brutally murdering his cellmate in a Florida prison has been delayed after The Miami Herald recently raised some concerns over how officials handled the investigation of the death, which may have been a set up.

Following FCIR Story, New Legislation Proposed as Citizens Awareness Foundation Suspends Operations

January 9, 2015

Two Florida legislators proposed bills that would amend the public records laws to protect private companies doing business with state agencies. Open records advocates say the bills as written would impede access to public records.

State Lawmakers Weigh Possible Prison Reform

January 7, 2015

Ahead of this year’s Legislative session state lawmakers are turning their eyes to one of Florida’s most problematic state agencies: its prison system.

Washington Post Delves Into Jeb Bush Emails, Business Ties

December 29, 2014

Ahead of Jeb Bush’s plan to release emails to the public next year from his eight years as Florida’s governor, The Washington Post recently requested the emails. The paper also recently reveled a lucrative business connection tied to Obamacare.