The Triangle News Leader has been serving East and Central Lake County since 1958. We deliver local news to our residents, support our communities, and help our local businesses grow. Our distribution covers the “triangle area” which are made of small towns, each with their unique charm and agendas, yet we are the third fastest growing county in Florida. …
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Defamation. HB 991 by Rep. Andrade (R. Pensacola); SB 1220 Sen. Brodeur (R. Lake Mary) These bills change the defamation guardrails for lawsuits by public figures imposed by the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision in NYT v. Sullivan. That case established a high standard (actual malice) that public officials/figures must surmount to bring a successful…
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New York Times: What Protects Fox News Also Protects Our Democracy Right-Wing Media Splits From DeSantis on Press Protections Florida Libel Law Reform Bills, Post 1: The Challenge to New York Times v. Sullivan Amid conservative media opposition, sponsor of Florida defamation bill seeks changes AUDIO: 92.5 FOX News Letter from Cory Mills – United States…
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Dear Chair Yarborough, Vice Chair Burton, and ranking Sen. Book, I’m Bobby Block, the executive director of the First Amendment Foundation, which for nearly four decades has worked with this Senate to shape legislation and occasionally voice our opposition. Today I am here to oppose SB1220. The bill clearly violates the constitutional standards of the…
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Here is a detailed analysis/summary of the House (991) and Senate (1220) bills and some talking points. HB 991: Abrogates the statutory reporter’s privilege in defamation cases. Creates a statutory false light tort. (The Florida Supreme Court had refused to recognize the tort after a bunch of horrendous false light claims years ago.) Defines “defamation…
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HB 791 by Rep. Andrade, R-Pensacola; SB 1220 by Sen. Brodeur, R-Lake Mary The above bills have potential far-reaching implications on traditional and non-traditional news outlets and the ability of citizens to engage in free speech activities. The House bill has been referred to the Civil Justice Subcommittee and Judiciary Committee. The Senate bill has…
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The Four Corners News Sun is elated to be a new member of the Florida Press Association. Our team prides itself on being the go-to source for hyperlocal, community-centric journalism in northeast Polk County, southeast Lake County, northwest Osceola County and other surrounding areas in the Four Corners region of Central Florida. We are a…
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If you are looking for a wild ride in the legal system, Florida is the place to be. Florida has taken significant steps to mitigate the effects of the state’s tort environment, specifically as it relates to the challenging property insurance marketplace. The legislature convened in May and December 2022 to pass crucial legislation (Senate…
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Florida Press Educational Services members celebrated Newspaper in Education Week, March 6-10, 2023, with a variety of school, community and newspaper activities. Newspaper in Education Week recognizes the accomplishments of Newspaper in Education programs across the country and around the world. It is celebrated annually during the first full school week in March. Newspaper in…
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Defamation. HB 991 by Rep. Andrade (R. Pensacola); SB 1220 Sen. Brodeur (R. Lake Mary) These bills change the defamation guardrails for lawsuits by public figures imposed by the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision in NYT v. Sullivan. That case established a high standard (actual malice) that public officials/figures must surmount in order to bring…
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