UCF Research Guides: Access & Freedom of Information: Florida

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First Amendment Foundation
"The First Amendment Foundation is a highly visible and accessible source of authoritative information, expertise and assistance to the public and news media. Founded as a non-profit organization in 1984 by The Florida Press Association, the Florida Society of Newspapers Editors and the Florida Association of Broadcasters to ensure that public commitment and progress in the areas of free speech, free press, and open government do not become checked and diluted during Florida’s changing times."

Florida Bar Reporter's Handbook
"Authored by the Media & Communications Law Committee, the handbook serves as a resource guide for members of the media about topics in the legal profession."
Open Government (Florida Attorney General)
FAQs -- Sunshine Manual -- Sunshine Law -- Court Cases Regarding Florida’s Sunshine Laws -- Training

Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual: A Reference For Compliance with Florida’s Public Records & Open Meetings Laws
"The Manual is a comprehensive guide to Florida’s Open Meetings and Public Records Laws, and is published by the First Amendment Foundation each year in cooperation with the Attorney General’s Office. The Sunshine Manual provides public officials, citizen activists, and journalists with up-to-date information, including recent case law and attorney general opinions."

Office of Open Government (Florida Governor)
"The Office of Open Government is charged with providing both the Executive Office of the Governor and each of Florida’s agencies with the guidance and tools to serve Florida with integrity and transparency."
- Open Government Contacts by Agency
- Public Records Request Archive (2015+)
Florida PIRG (Florida Public Interest Research Group)
"Florida PIRG is a consumer group that stands up to powerful interests whenever they threaten our health and safety, our financial security or our right to fully participate in our democratic society. "
CountyWatch [archived site]
The site is no longer active
"County Watch is a formal permanent committee of Orange County citizens, business and political leaders dedicated to the openness and responsiveness in local government. County Watch was created and is maintained as a “bipartisan” council of the Orange County Executive Committees of the Republican and Democratic Parties. (REC and DEC) The County Watch mission is to investigate and report for the purpose of public awareness on the activities and agendas of “Non-Partisan” elected officials of the Orange County and Municipal Governments."