FOIA Request to University of West Florida regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Sunshine Sentinel to the University of West Florida on December 5, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive records concerning employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. The requested data is expected to provide insights into various aspects of employee compensation and demographics at the institution.
The Sunshine Sentinel has specifically requested records or reports that include several data fields: Fiscal Year, Employee Name, Employee Gender (if recorded), Employee Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Employee Date of Birth (if not exempt or if limited to month/year), Employer Name, Employee Title or Position, Employee Department, Employee Hire Date, Employee Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Employee Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
The media organization acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but requests that all responsive records be produced regardless. In cases where parts of a record are deemed exempt from disclosure, they ask for non-exempt portions to be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
The Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as a member of the media. They assert that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given their role in disseminating information, they also seek a fee waiver typically granted to media professionals.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
