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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Feb
Seminole County Children's Alliance
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Public notice (Sunshine) of monthly alliance meetings.
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Feb
Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force Meeting
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force Meeting - Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Feb
Circuit 6 Community Alliance Meeting
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Ongoing Circuit 6 Community Alliance business.
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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.