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Orlando Sentinel: Gov. Rick Scott’s words vs. actions But in one area, he already has galvanized Florida’s open-government advocates like no previous state chief executive. Last Tuesday, the state’s leading group of editors, the Florida Society of . . . → Read More: Links to coverage of Gov. Scott’s relationship with the media Present: Jim Baltzelle, president; Gil Thelen, executive director; Patty Cox, treasurer; Rick Hirsch, past president; Mark Russell, Terry Eberle, Mike Connelly, Manny Garcia, Barbara Petersen, Larry Sullivan, Bob Gabordi, Barbara Petersen, Dave Carlson On the phone: Tony Fins, Cory Lancaster, Sara Quinn, Mark Tomasik. Baltzelle called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Approval of September minutes The Capitol Press Corps is putting on its 56th (Sometimes) Annual Skits to raise money for the Barbara Frye Journalism Scholarship on March 15. This year’s event will be held at The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St., Tallahassee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.capitolpresscorpsskits.com. Earlier that . . . → Read More: Press Corps skits, Sunshine Recognition lunch set for March 15 The American Society of News Editors is accepting nominations for its Local Heroes contest. The contest brings attention to the efforts of those individuals and groups who work tirelessly on behalf of open government. To nominate a local hero, fill out the form at http://sunshineweek.org/LocalHeroes/LocalHeroNomination.aspx All nominations must be received by Friday, Feb. 18. The winner will be announced . . . → Read More: Nominate a local hero for Sunshine Week The Paul Hansell Award for Distinguished Achievement in Florida Journalism will be presented at the Florida Society of News Editors annual convention on June 30-July 1 in St. Petersburg. The contest is open to all individuals who write for a Florida newspaper. The winner receives $1,000. The late Paul Hansell was a long-time Associated Press bureau chief . . . → Read More: Paul Hansell Award deadline March 18 BY MICHELLE MORGANTE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TALLAHASSEE — Journalists who cover Florida’s capital complained to industry leaders Tuesday that the new administration of Gov. Rick Scott is skirting free-press traditions and attempting to control their work by limiting access to events and being slow to provide public records. Speaking to the board of the Florida Society of News . . . → Read More: Scott’s media rules too tight, reporters tell FSNE board Rules, categories and submission instructions are now posted. Florida Editors: You have until March 2 to enter the annual Florida Society of News Editors contest – the premier journalism contest in Florida and a showcase for your remarkable work. For the first time, FSNE will be going 100 percent online for all entries. We will be using an easy-to-use website. . . . → Read More: Call for 2011 contest entries
Hirsch Rick Hirsch, a 30-year veteran of The Miami Herald, was named managing editor on Wednesday. A product of Miami-Dade schools and a graduate of the University of Florida, Rick also grew up professionally at The Herald. He began his career as an intern in Neighbors, then worked his way up through the ranks as urban affairs . . . → Read More: Past president Rick Hirsch named Miami Herald managing editor The Associated Press will hold its annual legislative planning session Wednesday, Jan. 19, on the 22nd floor of the Florida Capitol. It is tentatively scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Among those invited to speak are Gov. Rick Scott, Senate President Mike Haridopolos, House Speaker Dean Cannon, Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich, House . . . → Read More: AP’s legislative planning session set for Jan. 19 |
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