NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice fails to fulfill public records request for two years
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The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has failed to provide records requested by the Florida Phoenix for nearly two years. The department has not provided a reason for the delay or an estimated completion date, despite having fulfilled a similar request in 2024 within three months.
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The delay impacts the public's ability to access government information and monitor the operations of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Key Facts
- The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has not fulfilled a public records request submitted by the Florida Phoenix for nearly two years.
- The department has not provided a reason for the delay.
- The department has not provided an estimated completion date for the request.
- The department previously fulfilled a nearly identical records request in 2024 within three months.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMatt Walsh“Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice.”PersonEric Hall“Former secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice.”OrganizationFlorida Phoenix“News organization seeking public records.”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“The publication that reported on the delay.”PersonBobby Block“Executive director of the First Amendment Foundation.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Juvenile Justice“State agency responsible for juvenile detention and education programs.”OrganizationFlorida Virtual School“Contracted provider for education programs in juvenile centers.”