Florida public agencies are faced with yet another challenge. Not only must we control costs through the application of sound records and information management principles, but we must also apply these principles in light of the public’s right to know. Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, Florida’s Public Records Law, is one of the most open public records laws in the country and a model for other states. Florida has had some form of a public records law since 1909 and is recognized nationally for its leadership regarding public records and accessibility to public information. As we go about our business, we.
