Open Government and Confidentiality
Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law sets a high standard of open records and transparency of public information and meetings, and open government is also a core value of the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Office of Communications.
Latest News & Events
December 10, 2025
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction.
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Jan
Circuit 19 Shared Services Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Circuit 19 Shared Services Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast
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Jan
Collier County Community Alliance Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
On-going Collier County Community Alliance business.
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Jan
Palm Beach County Community Alliance - Pathways to Permanency Resources Sub-Committee Meeting
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Public Meeting to which all are invited
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2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303-4190
Office: (850) 717-4084 | Fax: (850) 922-299
Circuits & Regions
Florida's 67 counties are divided into six regional areas containing 20 circuits which align with the state’s judicial circuits.