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Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law sets a high standard of open records and transparency of public information and meetings, and open government is also a core value of the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Office of Communications.
Latest News & Events
December 10, 2025
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction.
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Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder is meeting in accordance with section 394.9086, F.S. Discussion topics will include the status of Florida’s behavioral health system of care and opportunities to further examine the current methods of providing mental health and substance use services in the state.
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Statewide Youth Advisory Board – Kickoff Meeting
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The purpose of this meeting is for the Statewide Youth Advisory Board to conduct general business.
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Circuits & Regions
Florida's 67 counties are divided into six regional areas containing 20 circuits which align with the state’s judicial circuits.