Maxwell: A bill would put teeth in the Florida’s Sunshine Laws, penalizing officials who hide public records from citizens.

Florida's Sunshine Laws make it possible for people to access records from any state, local, or municipal governments. Public records are all "documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, ...

Each year, the legislature passes or renews exemptions that keep certain information private. Florida’s Sunshine Law is meant to ensure transparency, allow public participation, and foster public ...

Osceola County has lost its appeal of a ruling that it held a meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic that violated Florida’s Sunshine Law. Now, after another county meeting for Hurricane Idalia, a new ...

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.