FOIA Request to Franklin County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119, F.S. The media organization is requesting information on the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, they are seeking details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. They highlight the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As a media organization, they have requested a fee waiver based on their eligibility as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.
