Meetings Access - City Councils
Judge throws out Sunshine suit but blasts policy August 2011 (35:8), p.1
Councilmen's Facebook posts draw resident's ire July 2011 (35:7), p. 1
Council denies taping rights May 2011 (35:5), p. 2
Citizens challent shade meetings May 2011 (35:5), p. 2
City turns off cameras during public comment May 2011 (35:5), p. 2
Scott removes official from office April 2011 (35:4), p. 1
Activist sues Riviera Beach, alleges secret meeting March 2011 (35:3), p. 2
Layoffs prompt union to file Sunshine suit December 2010 (34:12), p. 3
Riviera Beach loses appeal on meeting minutes December 2010 (34:12), p. 2
Lawn mower chat leads to infractions November 2010 (34:11), p. 1
Town Council orders task force to comply with Sunshine laws September 2010 (34:9), p. 3
Commission accused of breaking Sunshine Law August 2010 (34:8), p. 1
Jax council mulls Sunshine change May 2010 (34.5), p. 3
Governor Crist suspends two Coral Springs commissioners May 2010 (34.5), p. 1
Court considers pre-meeting records access January 2010 (34.1), p. 1
State Attorney: No criminal charges for TEAM December 2009 (33.12), p. 1
Man arrested during meeting settles lawsuit November 2009 (33.11), p. 2
City notices yearly goal planning meetings but minutes missing (Panama City) September 2009 (33.9), p. 2
City Commission bans texting during meetings (Deltona) June 2009 (33:6), p. 1
Venice city council members settle Sunshine suit (Venice) April 2009 (33:4), p. 1
Commissioners violate sunshine (Dania) February 2009 (33:2), p. 3
SAO clears council members (Cape Coral) December 2008 (32:12), p. 3
City makes plan after Open Meetings violations (Fort Walton Beach) December 2008 (32:12), p. 3
Board meetings made public (Pensacola) November 2008 (32:11), p. 3
Commission archives city meetings (Miami) September 2008 (32:9), p. 3
Board membership raises Sunshine concerns (Winter Springs) August 2008 (32:8), p. 2
City meetings streamed online (Panama City) May 2008 (32:5), p. 2
City settles with ex-police chief (Sneads) April 2008 (32:4), p.2
City settles with former police officer (Hallandale Beach) April 2008 (32:4), p. 2
Council made "technical or noncriminal" violations (Jacksonville) April 2008 (32:4), p. 1
Closed-door consensus questioned (Marco Island) March 2008 (32:3), p. 3
State attorney found 'no evidence' that mayor violated Sunshine Law (Fort Pierce) March 2008 (32:3), p. 1
Council upset over letter to editor (Bronson) October 2007 (31:10), p. 5
City moves to settle Sunshine suit (Jacksonville) October 2007 (31:10), p. 5
Melbourne televises meetings (Melbourne) September 2007 (31:9), p. 3
Comment plan includes ID form in order to address city council (Keystone Heights) June 2007 (31:6), p. 3
Commission's rules limit member comments (South Miami) June 2007 (31:6), p. 2
Consent agenda draws criticism (Alachua) April 2007 (31:4), p. 2
FDLE concludes Cooper City commission dinners not illegal (Cooper City) April 2007 (31:4), p. 1
Charges dropped against outspoken resident (Riviera Beach) March 2007 (31:3), p. 1
Residents criticize commission for taxpayer-funded outings (Cooper City) February 2007 (31:2), p. 1
Police arrest speaker at meeting (Riviera Beach) January 2007 (31:1), p. 1
Officials cleared of wrongdoing (Sebastian) December 2006 (30:12), p. 1
Judge places Sunshine recall election on hold (Ocala) November 2006 (30:11), p. 3
Deltona city commissioner avoids charge (Deltona) October 2006 (30:10), p. 3
Resident is found not guilty of disrupting commission meeting (Oak Hill) October 2006 (30:10), p. 3
Council members face charges (Sebastian) October 2006 (30:10), p. 1
FDLE launches inquiry in Yankeetown dispute (Yankeetown) September 2006 (30:9), p. 3
City pays for commissioner's legal defense (Deerfield Beach) September 2006 (30:9), p. 3
Five accused of Sunshine offense (Orchid) September 2006 (30:9), p. 3
Advisory opinion cautions against discussing boards (Tallahassee) July 2006 (30:7), p. 2
Synagogue: City met illegally to decide fate of residential site (Hollywood) June 2006 (30:6), p. 3
Court upholds commissioner's recall election (Winter Garden) May 2006 (30:5), p. 1
Deerfield officials cleared of Sunshine allegation (Deerfield Beach) May 2006 (30:5), p. 1
Court stands behind public journal for News-Journal center (Volusia County) April 2006 (30:3), p. 3
Ocoee leader receives fine for Sunshine charge (Ocoee) April 2006 (30:4), p. 1
Activist banned from council meetings sues city (Jacksonville) April 2006 (30:4), p. 1
Former North Bay commissioner faces probation (North Bay Village) March 2006 (30:3), p. 1
Commission rejects comment ban (Flagler Beach) February 2006 (30:2), p. 1
City officials will face charges resulting from 2004 breakfast (Pompano Beach) January 2006 (30:1), p. 3
Official faces Sunshine charge (Ocoee) November 2005 (29:11), p. 1
Resident sues city officials for gathering at local dining spot (Jacksonville) November 2005 (29:11), p. 3
Official cleared in meetings case (North Port) October 2005 (29:10), p. 1
Former mayor sues city officials over Sunshine Law violations (Lake Worth) September 2005 (29:9), p.1
Resident, city official trade complaints (Port Richey) September 2005 (29:9), p. 1
Miami builder files suit against city for discussing construction project (Miami Beach) August 2005 (29:8), p. 1
Citizens angered by mayor's plan to limit public input at meetings (Fort Myers) July 2005 (29:7), p. 1
Pompano officials charged with Sunshine violation (Pompano Beach) July 2005 (29:7), p. 1
Law says Sebastian interviews can be conducted in private (Sebastian) June 2005 (29:6), p. 3
Mayor cleared in Sunshine Law investigation (Vero Beach) June 2005 (29:6), p. 1
Watchdog group re-files Sunshine violation lawsuit (Cape Coral) March 2005 (29:3), p. 1
Citizen endeavors to capture Florida Sunshine in open meetings movie (Flagler Beach) Feb. 2005 (29:2), p. 2
Madeira Beach officials cleared of open meetings violation (Madeira Beach) Feb. 2005 (29:2), p. 1
Resident claims committee broke Sunshine Law with private meeting (Delray Beach) Jan. 2005 (29:1), p. 3
Lawsuit against commissioners dismissed (Parkland) Jan. 2005 (29:1), p. 1
Former city manager files lawsuit against city of Ocoee, mayor,
commissioners (Ocoee) Oct. 2004 (28:10), p. 3
Lawsuit against city claims Sunshine violation (St. Augustine) August
2004 (28:8), p. 2
Residents sue city, claim merger violated state law (Parkland) June
2004 (28:6), p. 2
Officials surrender on Sunshine Law violation charges (North Bay Village) June 2004 (28:6), p. 1
Tampa City Council gets Sunshine Law refresher course (Tampa) May 2004 (28:5), p. 1
City Commissioners fail to properly notify public of meetings (Weeki Wachee) April 2004 (28:4), p. 1
Newspaper drops commissioners from violation suit (Daytona Beach) March 2004 (28:3), p. 2
Investigation clears officials of violations (Bradenton Beach) March 2004 (28:3), p. 2
Question Raised in open meeting case (New Smyrna Beach) April 2003 (27:4), p. 1
City Commissioners reach plea deal (Kissimmee) March 2003 (27:3),
p. 1
Court rules city meeting was illegal (Chiefland) February 2003 (27:2),
p.1
Oak Hill commissioners charged (Oak Hill) January 2003 (27:1), p.
1
Gulf Breeze facing six lawsuits over sale (Gulf Breeze) December
2002 (26:12), p. 3
Businessman sues four Cocoa Beach leaders (Cocoa Beach) December
2002 (26:12), p. 3
Investigation clears Crystal River officials (Crystal River) December
2002 (26:12), p. 3
Two Kissimmee commissioners charged (Kissimmee) December 2002 (26:12),
p. 1
State attorney charges Welaka mayor with Sunshine violation (Welaka)
December 2002 (26:12), p.1
Orlando toughens Open Meetings requirements (Orlando) August 2002 (26:8), p 3
Incoming Marco Island councilman shuns sunshine (Marco Island) May
2002 (26:5), p 3
Commissioner sues over open meetings violation (Chiefland) March
2002 (26:3), p 3
Defendant claims board violated law (Palm Beach County), January
2002 (26:1), p. 3
New rules allow secret meetings (Tallahassee) December 2001 (25:12), p. 3
Code board members acquitted of charges (Miami) December 2001 (25:12), p. 3
Former mayor sues city over 1994 removal from office (Mascotte), August 2001 (25:8), p. 3
Investigation turns to gap in tape, June 2001, (25:6) p. 3
Crystal River meeting probe dropped, June 2001, (25:6) p. 3
Councilman settles case by paying $500 fine (Golden Beach), June
2001 (25:6), p. 1
Former councilman sues over censure, May 2001, (25:5), p. 3
City officials no longer face charges (St. Augustine), April 2001 (25:4), p. 3
Civil action filed against town councilman (Golden Beach), April 2001 (25:4), p. 1
Town to pay official's fees in Sunshine dispute (Golden Beach), March 2001 (25:3), p. 5
Council decides not to file malpractice suit (Vero Beach), February
2001 (25:2),
p. 3
State attorney rules on council testimony okay, January 2001, (25:1),
p. 2
Cable company defends council broadcast (Miami), December 2000 (24:12),
p.2
State attorney clears city commissioners (Bunnell), November 2000 (24:11), p. 2
Council passes on free TV offer, October 2000 (24:10), p.2
Council whispers overshadow meeting, October 2000, (24:10), p. 1
Sunrise cleared of Sunshine Law violations, October 2000 (24:10),
p.2
Council holds "cure meeting" in wake of violations (Vero Beach), June 2000 (24:6), p. 2
Councilman tries to open meetings by opting out (Naples), May 2000 (24:5), p. 2
City Council admits violating Open Meeting Law (Daytona Beach), April 2000 (24:4), p. 1
Council members spend time in "Sunshine" (Jacksonville), February 2000 (24:2), p. 2
E-mail exchanges OK for city manager and assistant (Clearwater), February 2000 (24:2), p. 2
City councilman admits possible violation (Oviedo), January 2000 (24:1), p. 2
State attorney's office claims commissioners violated law (Biscayne Park), December 1999 (23:12), p. 2
Judge dismisses Open Meetings suit (Ormond Beach), October 1999 (23:10), p. 3
Court: city of Bradenton violated law (Bradenton), August 1999 (23:8), p. 2
City pays Zorc $575,000 to settle multiple lawsuits (Vero Beach)
July 1999 (23:7), p. 1
City to stop closed-door settlement (Lakeland) June 1999 (23:6)
p. 2
Court dismisses claims of Open Meetings Law violations (Miramar)
May 1999 (23:5), p. 2
Judge finds Open Meetings Law violation in Yardman suit (Pompano
Beach) May 1999 (23:5), p. 2
Vero Beach council violated law (Vero Beach ) April 1999 (23:4),
p. 1
Appellate court denies city’s request to clarify its holding
(Vero Beach) March 1999 (23:2), p. 3
Office constraints prompt violations (Venice) March 1999 (23:2),
p. 2
City manager asks for investigation (Treasure Coast) February 1999
(23:2), p. 2
Newspaper, city settle Sunshine violations lawsuit (Edgewater) February
1999 (23:2), p. 1
Case against Edgewater officials can move forward (Edgewater) January
1999 (23:1), p. 2
Vero Beach officials violated law (Vero Beach) January 1999 (23:1),
p. 1
Overcrowded room not a meetings law violation (Punta Gorda), Nov.
1998 (22:11), p. 2
City commission plans to vote again to avoid violation (Dunedin), Oct. 1998 (22:10), p. 2
Official arrested for secretly recording colleagues (Venice), Oct. 1998 (22:10), p. 2
City manager’s negotiations not a violation (Punta Gorda), May 1998 (22:5), p. 2
State attorney will file no charges for "town business" lunches (Palm Beach), April 1998 (22:4), p. 2
City interviews twice to avoid violation (Dania), April 1998 (22:4), p. 2
City of Boca Raton settles with paper out of court, April 1998 (22;4), p. 2
Miami council defeats ordinance for open meetings, March 1998 (22:3), p. 2
Judge dismisses charges against two city council members (Riviera Beach), January 1998 (22:1), p. 1
Punta Gorda has hearing on lawsuit settlement for first time, December 1997 (21:12), p. 2
Paper sues city, three officials in meetings, records dispute (Edgewater), December 1997 (21:12), p. 2
City fires witness in meetings case (Riviera Beach), December 1997 (21:12), p. 1
Highland Beach mayor charged with violating law, December 1997 (21:12), p. 1
Possible violation forces Lake Mary to start over, October 1997 (21:10), p. 2
Lantana pays $1,426 to settle citizen’s suit, September 1997 (21:9), p. 2
Official quits panel (Lake Worth), August 1997 (21:8), p. 4
City’s win upheld (Port St. Lucie), August 1997 (21:8), p. 4
Tallahassee commissioners cleared, August 1997 (21:8), p. 3
Grand jury won’t indict Vero Beach council members, August 1997 (21:8), p. 3
Prosecutor finds no evidence council broke law (Oldsmar), August 1997 (21:8), p. 3
Council asks entire advisory board to quit (Aventura), August 1997 (21:8), p. 2
Grand jury indicts two city council members (Riviera Beach), July 1997 (21:7), p. 2
Commission agrees to public vote (Beverly Beach), July 1997 (21:7), p. 1
City attorney says board acted legally (Kissimmee), May 1997 (21:5), p. 2
Jury acquits Cocoa official in third trial on 8 charges, May 1997 (21:5), p. 2
Miramar fails to settle suit by official, April 1997 (21:4), p. 2
First DCA upholds ruling against city, March 1997 (21:3), p. 2
Judge rules in Vero Beach’s favor in meeting suit, March 1997 (21:3), p. 2
Second mistrial delays DeBord case (Cocoa), December 1996 (20:12), p 2
Closed city council meeting results in no charges (Vero Beach), December 1996 (20:12), p. 2
Judge denies city’s motion to dismiss (Ft. Pierce), October 1996 (20:10), p. 2
State attorney investigating allegations (Davie), July 1996 (20:7), p. 2
Town Commission action questioned (Belleair), June 1996 (20:6), p.2
Appeals court upholds Sunshine fine against city (Daytona Beach), February 1996 (20:2), p. 2
Mayor reprimands outspoken citizens, also receives reprimand (Oldsmar), December 1995 (19:12), p. 1
Sunshine charges still pending against former Mascotte mayor (Tavares), November 1995 (19:11), p. 2
Hung jury ties up Sunshine suit (Titusville), October 1995 (19:10), p. 1
Airport tenant files Sunshine suit (Vero Beach), August 1995 (19:8), p. 2
Riviera Beach pays attorney fees, June 1995 (19:6), p. 2
Unanimous council votes to pay for Sunshine legal defense (Riviera Beach), May 1995 (19:5), p. 2
Riviera Beach officials charged, but not for Sunshine, April 1995 (19:4), p. 2
Governor suspends Cocoa city member, April 1995 (19:4), p. 1
Phone calls prompt sunshine charges (Cocoa), March 1995 (19:5), p. 2
Mascotte mayor faces sunshine violations, March 1995 (19:3), p. 2
City/consultants must meet in open, March 1995 (19:5), p. 2
Mayor pleads no contest to violating sunshine (Clearwater), March 1995 (19:3), p. 2
Dunnellon fights to keep records closed, March 1995 (19:3), p. 1
Oakland Park must arbitrate in public, March 1995 (19:3), p. 1
City commission lifts ban on video cameras at meetings (Valparaiso), February 1995 (19:2), p. 1
Judge rules Dunnellon City Council broke Sunshine Law (Ocala), December 1994 (18:12), p. 2
Officials cleared of Sunshine violations (Bradenton), August 1994 (18:8), p. 1
Four ex-officials plead guilty in Sunshine suit (Kenneth City), July 1994 (18:7), p. 2
Kenneth City officials to face Sunshine suit, June 1994 (18:6), p. 2
Palmetto Sunshine suit to proceed, June 1994 (18:6), p. 2
Palmetto mayor, council face charges, April 1994 (18:4), p. 1
ACLU says Titusville rules stifle free speech, March 1994 (18:3), p. 2
Black officials says whites met secretly to change MLK holiday (Palmetto), March 1994 (18:3), p. 2
City attorney fired in wake of probe (Coral Springs), August-September 1993 (17:8), p. 1
State investigation focuses on secret council meetings (Kenneth City), July 1993 (17:7), p. 2
Officials exonerated in Sunshine probe (Holmes Beach), July 1993 (17:7), p. 2
Citizen’s suit alleges Sunshine violations (Key West), July 1993 (17:7), p. 2
Chiaro settles legal fee fight with Hollywood officials (Naples), April 1993 (17:4), p. 2
City loses bid for fees in Sunshine dispute (Naples), April 1993 (17:4), p. 1
Deerfield officials cleared of charges, April 1993 (17:4), p. 1
Commissioners cleared of allegations (Coral Springs), February 1993 (17:2), p. 2
City appeals to have citizen activist pay Sunshine legal bill (Naples), February 1993 (17:2), p. 2
City manager vote spurs investigation (Coral Springs), January 1993 (17:1), p. 2
Chiaro fights city to recover legal fees (Naples), January 1993 (17:1), p. 2
Prosecutor clears Deerfield Beach of Sunshine charge, November 1992 (16:11), p. 2
City won’t pay legal fees in Sunshine fight (Belleview), October 1992 (16:10), p. 2
City attorney files Sunshine against Council (Port Richey), October 1992 (16:10), p. 3
Marion board pleads not guilty to Sunshine Law charges, October 1992 (16:10), p. 2
City council abandons distant planning session after outcry (Jacksonville Beach), April 1992 (16:4), p. 2
Attorney general’s opinion: videotape of meeting OK, June 1991 (15:6), p. 2
Former official files complaint (Hillsboro Beach), May 1991 (15:5), p. 2
City will not pay Chiaro’s fine, fees (Hollywood), March 1991 (15:3), p. 2
Couple files Sunshine complaint with state (Crystal River), March 1991 (15:3), p. 2
Grand jury finds too little evidence for indictment (Cedar Key), January 1991 (15:1), p. 2
Attorney General says Sunshine does not apply to certain mayors (Interlachen), August-September 1990 (14:7), p. 2
Minneola officials sentenced in Sunshine violations, August-September 1990 (14:7), p. 1
State will not charge officials with perjury (Sanford), December 1989-January 1990 (13:11), p. 3
Commission changes plan for private sessions, opts for Sunshine (Clearwater), November 1989 (13:10), p. 2
Two convicted of Sunshine violations; one ousted (Longwood), November 1989 (13:10), p. 1
City drops appeal, will pay records suit (Kissimmee), October 1989 (13:9), p. 2
Grand jury finds no intent to break Sunshine Law (Lake Butler), August-September 1989 (13:8), p. 2
Commissioner files suit, claims Sunshine violation (Longboat Key), August-September 1989 (13:8), p. 1
Former candidate jailed in Sunshine Law dispute (Clearwater), July-August 1988 (12:6), p. 1
State attorney finds restaurant chat OK, June 1988 (12:5), p. 2
Prosecutor declares meeting exempt (Anna Maria), June 1988 (12:5), p. 2
St. Petersburg Council cleared, petition fails, June 1988 (12:5), p. 1
Commissioners investigated after firing attorney (Deerfield Beach), May 1988 (12:4), p. 2
City officials must repay illegally granted raises (Lawtey), April 1988 (12:3), p. 2
City will not pursue Sunshine Law question (Indian Rocks Beach), April 1988 (12:3) p. 1
City must hold open hearings; mayor to be replaced by neutral party (Sunrise), December 1987 (11:10), p. 1
Commission fires Polk City Manager; he claims commission violated Sunshine, November 1987 (11:9), p. 1
‘Auburndale 10’ plead no contest, pay fines for Sunshine Law violations, November 1987 (11:9), p. 1
Zephyrhills council member resigns after charges of Sunshine violations, August-September 1987 (11:7), p. 1
Port Richey city councilman resigns amidst recall drive, Sunshine charges, August- September 1987 (11:7), p. 1
Clearwater officials settle with developer, negotiations take place in the shade, July 1987 (11:6), p. 1
Tarpon Springs votes to ban cameras and require written requests for records, July 1987 (11:6), p. 1
Former Lake Worth commissioners again cleared of Sunshine violations, June 1987 (11:5), p. 1
Winter Haven commission violated Sunshine Law; decides to re-vote Chamber of Commerce land deal, June 1897(11:5), p. 1
Court hears Sunshine charges against former city commissioners, May 1987 (11:4), p. 1
One commissioner dismissed from lawsuit charging officials with Sunshine violations, May 1987 (11:4), p. 1
City officials in Sunshine case both defeated at re-election time, April 1987 (11:3), p. 1
Sunshine Law appeal is filed against Lake Worth commissioners, March 1987 (11:2), p. 1
‘Out-of Sunshine’ meeting protested; Sarasota vows to post more notices, December 1986 (10:10), p. 1
Lake Worth votes to pay legal fees of two commissioners in Sunshine case, November 1986 (10:9), p. 1
State seeks to halt secret meetings by St. Augustine City Commission, November 1986 (10:9), p. 1
Judge amends order but warns Jacksonville officials on talks, November 1986 (10:9), p. 1
Two Lake Worth officials cleared in groundbreaking Sunshine case, October 1986 (10:8), p. 1
Jacksonville papers win suit against officials’ closed talks, October 1986 (10:8), p. 1
Tape of Sebastian council meeting subpoenaed in Sunshine investigation, August-September 1986 (10:7), p.1
Jacksonville papers sue officials over refusal to give meeting times, August-September 1986 (10:7), p. 1
Two Gulfport council members file rebuttal of Sunshine allegations, July 1986 (10:6), p. 1
Two Lake Worth commissioners get summonses in Sunshine Law case, July 1986 (10:6), p. 1
Paper’s photo points to meeting, but pair denies Sunshine violation (Englewood), April 1986 (10:3), p. 3
Orlando mayor responds to paper, clarifies public-meetings policy, March 1986 (10:2), p. 2
Four Tallahassee commissioners cleared of open-meetings charge, March 1986 (10:2), p. 2
Askew finds housing official not guilty in Miami Beach case, March 1986 (10:2), p. 1
Cape Coral board members cleared after suspension over letter- signing, January- February 1986 (10:1), p.1
Newspaper sues to invalidate ‘out-of-sunshine’ Fort Myers pact, January-February 1986 (10:1), p. 1
