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Jax Ethics Commission Looks Into Sunshine Law Enforcement After City Council Probe

Brendan Rivers

In response to a recent criminal investigation of several Jacksonville City Council members, the Jacksonville Ethics Commission is asking Florida Attorney…
Politics

Duval Watchdog Group Sues City Over Sunshine Law Violation

Ryan Benk

The Jacksonville watchdog group Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County is suing the city over City Council members’ text messaging during meetings.Florida's…
Politics

Settlement Of Gov. Scott's Alleged Sunshine Law Violations To Cost Florida $700,000

Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

A dispute alleging Gov. Rick Scott and his staff subverted public-records laws will cost the state $700,000, according to an agreement released Friday by…
Politics

Lawmakers Back Shielding Records In University Searches

Margie Menzel - News Service of Florida

Following controversial presidential searches at some public universities, a Florida House panel Tuesday easily approved a bill that would offer…