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Tallahassee Police Release Reporter’s Personal Info In Massive Records Request

December 26, 2014

The Tallahassee Police Department recently released hundreds of police reports involving Florida State University athletes—as well as the personal information of the reporter who requested the records.

Jeb Bush Says He’s Going To Release Emails From His Time In Office

December 16, 2014

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, exploring the possibility of running for president, will release about a quarter million emails from his time in office.

Did Gov. Scott Withhold Records On Purpose?

December 11, 2014

A Leon County Circuit Court judge ruled this week that an ongoing lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott can be amended to include the complaint that Scott purposely withheld information he was required to make public, or that he purposely delayed releasing that information.

Weeks After Election, Gov. Rick Scott And State Agency Start Turning Over Public Records

December 2, 2014

Now that Gov. Rick Scott’s contentious re-election is over, a lot of previously-requested information is making its way to reporters-- even though there is evidence some of the information was ready for release well before Election Day.

After All Redistricting Docs Are Unsealed, GOP Consulting Group Defends Practices

December 1, 2014

The head of a GOP consulting group forced by court order to release documents showing his company may have been illegally used to redraw political districts, including evidence the company tried to hide its involvement by using third parties, is defending his and the company's actions.

AP: Gov. Rick Scott Used Private Email Accounts For Public Work

November 26, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott’s office handed over public records showing the newly re-elected governor has in fact used a private email account to conduct public business.