FOIA Request to Orange County Sheriff 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 Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The request seeks records related to 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.
The request was made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The Sunshine Sentinel emphasized their role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. They expressed that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
In their communication, they also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
