The birth of the Sunshine Law
How public records became viral memes
The debate over privacy versus transparency
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All records are open, / the police logs are free, / enter Florida Man!
sloane Learn how the public records request process works in Florida with this step-by-step infographic explaining the law behind the Florida Man meme.
sloane Florida's history of political corruption led to pioneering laws that opened government business to everyone.
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Sunshine origins: Florida's 1967 law popularized the term 'Sunshine Law' nationwide, inspiring other states and the federal government to pass similar open-government legislation.
A law requiring certain government proceedings and official records to be open and available to the public. Florida Senator Emory Red Cross sponsored the state's landmark transparency legislation, which was enacted in 1967.
Under Florida public records law, what must a person provide to request a police report?
Why are arrest mugshots in Florida so easily found online compared to other states?
What nickname was given to the group of conservative Florida politicians whose backroom deals prompted transparency reforms in the mid-20th century?
Which chapter of the Florida Statutes, originally passed in 1909, governs the public's right to inspect state records?
Which levels of government are subject to Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law?
Which Florida governor championed the 'Sunshine Amendment' in 1976 to fight political corruption?