FOIA Request to Hernando County Sheriff regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks detailed records under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119, F.S., preferably in electronic format.
The specific information requested includes:
1. The number of job applications received by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, categorized by week, month, or year.
2. Identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
This request is part of an effort by the Sunshine Sentinel to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. As a member of the media, we emphasize that access to such public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Additionally, as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies—we have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
