Maxwell: A bill would put teeth in the Florida’s Sunshine Laws, penalizing officials who hide public records from citizens. It’s a no-brainer for anyone who believes in transparency, yet troubling ...

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 ...