Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Archives

Brechner Center for Freedom of Information

Rachael Jones and Imani Jackson Join Brechner Center as Legal Fellows

Wednesday June 5, 2019

Rachael Jones and Imani Jackson will join the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, located in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, as legal fellows. Their …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Legislation Making Felon Voting Records Confidential

Thursday May 23, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Last-Minute Amendment Makes Florida Felon Voting …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Obstructive Public Information Officers

Tuesday May 21, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “How to Deal with Obstructive Public Information …

Journalism Professor Sandra Chance is Retiring from CJC

Wednesday April 24, 2019

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism (UFCJC) announced today that Professor and alumna Sandra Chance will retire after 26 years at the College. Chance has taught …

Frank LoMonte Comments on the Florida Constitution and Public Records

Thursday April 18, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in an April 1 deadspin.com story about New England …

Frank LoMonte Comments on College Admissions Scandal

Monday April 15, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “College Admissions Scandal: Will the Students Stay …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Pending Florida Legislation Limiting Access to University President Searches

Tuesday April 9, 2019

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Director Frank LoMonte’s opinion article “Finding University Presidents in Secret Helps …

Hearst Foundations Awards Brechner Center $125,000 to Address Government “Data Deserts”

Monday April 8, 2019

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications announced today that the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information has been awarded $125,000 from the Hearst Foundations for the …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Social Media Posts and Florida’s Record Retention Law

Thursday April 4, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Edgewater’s ‘Family Affair’ Government Leads …

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wins 2019 Brechner Freedom of Information Award

Monday April 1, 2019

A team of investigative journalists at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, whose reporting led the City of Atlanta to overhaul its practices for responding to public-records requests, is the winner of …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Nicholas Sandmann Lawsuit Against The Washington Post

Friday March 8, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “The Covington Catholic Case Could Turn on ‘Actual …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Illegal Social Media Posts and First Amendment Rights

Monday February 25, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Where Did This Law Come From? Look back to 2008 to …