FOIA Request to Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks records concerning the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
This request is made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. The Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions. The organization also requests that the information be provided in an electronic format and mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to its media status.
The Sunshine Sentinel is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
