FOIA Request to Holmes County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the request asks for data broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
This request was made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. The Sunshine Sentinel has expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to such public records is deemed essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization has also requested a fee waiver, citing its role in disseminating information and holding public institutions accountable.
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 through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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.
