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Critics of Rep. Alex Andrade's bill say it is designed to suppress freedom of the press and is "un-American."

A tiny non-profit last week broke the biggest story in Florida politics that continues to reverberate around the country. Barbara Petersen, executive director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability, appeared on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom to discuss how that happened and the other work her group is doing to ensure public access to government records.

Advocates who work with survivors of sexual assault each day in Tallahassee say they worry about the impacts a recent Marsy's Law ruling.

The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion November 30 saying Marsy's Law does not grant police officers anonymity when they use deadly force.

The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion November 30 saying Marsy's Law does not grant police officers anonymity when they use deadly force.

The Nov. 13 meeting of the Alachua County school district included breakout sessions. Was that allowed under the state's open meeting law?

The Washington Post is challenging a Florida law that exempts records related to the Governor’s travel, alleging the law is unconstitutional.

County Commissioner Diana Finegan said she’s received emails asking her if she is going to file an ethics complaint against Chairwoman Ruthie Schlabach, who may have violated Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law.

County Chairwoman Ruthie Schlabach committed a Government-in-the-Sunshine Law violation when she initiated an impromptu conversation with another commissioner, according to a First Amendment Foundation official.

Media organizations and open-government advocacy groups said such use of executive privilege would undermine Florida’s public records law.