FOIA Request to University of West Florida regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted by the Sunshine Sentinel to the University of West Florida. The request, made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119, F.S., seeks a comprehensive list of current members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The Sunshine Sentinel emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have requested this information in electronic format and have asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
