FOIA Request to Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting new applicants. This request is made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasize the importance of accessing public records. Such access allows us to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. In line with our role as media professionals, we have requested a fee waiver due to our involvement in disseminating information.
This request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization 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 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.
