East Volusia News – "How much would you pay for public records?"
PORT ORANGE — If a city employee works more than 15 minutes to provide a public record, some cities add a charge above the 15 cents per page copying rate. Other cities add a charge after 30 minutes. * * * Florida’s Sunshine Law requires open access to government records, as well as open meetings. … Read more
Here's what the Florida Legislature did over the past two months : State News : TCPalm
DNA database Proposed by Snyder, requires those arrested for certain felony offenses to provide DNA samples. via Here’s what the Florida Legislature did over the past two months : State News : TCPalm.
Here's what the Florida Legislature did over the past two months : State News : TCPalm
Seat belts Florida is now poised to join a majority of other states that give police the power to stop motorists solely for failing to buckle up. Seat-belt tickets would be $30, with most of the money going into state coffers. Also, passing the law will make Florida eligible for a one-time, $35.5 million payment … Read more
Coral Springs getting set for Facebook debut after state gives its OK — South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Local governments’ adoption and use of new technologies is refreshing and commendable, but there will be growing pains in many areas, including the Florida’s Sunshine and Public Records laws. CORAL SPRINGS – There are still some technicalities to work out, but after a nod from the Florida Attorney General's Office, the city plans to debut … Read more
Markham cleared in diploma scandal > Lake City Reporter > Archives > News >
You don’t often hear of ethics complaints being filed against school personnel, but that is precisely what happened in this case. Although this particular case was not dismissed on the grounds that school personnel are not liable under Chapter 112 of the Florida Statutes, or that issuing false diplomas isn’t actionable, but because the case … Read more
Ethics complaint against judge stemming from '06 campaign dropped — South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Sometimes election activities can lead to complaints in other arenas, such as the Judicial Qualifications Commission. A 3-year-old ethics complaint against Judge Terri-Ann Miller was dropped late last week by the Judicial Qualifications Commission, the group that investigates claims of unethical conduct against judges. Miller was accused of misleading voters into thinking she was a … Read more
Three Juveniles Arrested by Lakeland Police for Bomb Threats | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL
All three suspects were charged with False Report of a Bomb Threat, a 3rd degree felony, and Disruption of School Function, a 2nd degree misdemeanor. via Three Juveniles Arrested by Lakeland Police for Bomb Threats | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL.
Marion County sheriff’s detectives arrested Marlin X. Walker, 35, of 4608 N.E. 21st Court in Ocala, Friday on 100 counts of possession of child pornography. | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, FL
OCALA – Marion County sheriff’s detectives arrested Marlin X. Walker, 35, of 4608 N.E. 21st Court in Ocala, Friday on 100 counts of possession of child pornography. The arrest was the culmination of a five-month investigation, according to a Sheriff’s Office news release. In November detectives with the Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force … Read more
Two arrested for allegedly damaging Charlotte County school | news-press.com | The News-Press
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two for allegedly causing $1,500 in damages to Meadow Park Elementary School in Port Charlotte on April 24. Detectives are still looking for a third person who was involved in climbing on the roof of the school and breaking off 50 lightening rods. The investigation led to two suspects … Read more
Perez faces another charge of extortion
Avon Park Police Officer Alberto Perez was out of jail Friday on a $6,000 bond following his second arrest Thursday for allegations of police misconduct. Perez, 34, was arrested on warrants charging extortion or threats and official misconduct. On June 28, 2008, Perez reportedly responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main Street … Read more
