FOIA Request to Dixie County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Sunshine Sentinel to the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023. This request is made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119, F.S., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested data includes detailed information about each arrestee such as their name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request asks for booking ID numbers, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes.
As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization also notes its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
