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orum in which to disclose these facts. *4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

ong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I. Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron'. Florida Freedom Newspapers, Mc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. (ID 2

dant. Nos. 92-32567-CI-CI, Div. 32. June 8, 1994. William H. Ogle, Ormond Beach, FL. W. Douglas Childs, Jacksonville, FL. Jonathan D. Kaney Jr., Daytona Beach, FL. OPINION AND ORDER ON MOTION TO CLOSE TRIAL RICHARD B. ORFINGER, Circuit Judge. *1 THIS MATTER is before the Court on the plaintiff? motion

orum in which to disclose these facts. •4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

rong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron I Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. O200

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

dant. Nos. 92-32567-CI-CI, Div. 32. June 8, 1994. William H. Ogle, Ormond Beach, FL. W. Douglas Childs, Jacksonville, FL. Jonathan D. Kaney Jr., Daytona Beach, FL. OPINION AND ORDER ON MOTION TO CLOSE TRIAL RICHARD B. ORFINGER, Circuit Judge. *1 THIS MATTER is before the Court on the plaintiffs' motion

Va. 2007) 23 United States v. Kooistra, 796 F.3d 1390 (11th Cir. 1986) 9 State Cases Anderson v. E.T., 862 So. 2d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) 8 Barron v. Florida Freedom Newspapers. lac., 531 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 1988) 10 Combs v. State, 436 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 1983) 8 Doe v. Museum of Science and His

) 17 Fla. Sugar Cane League. Inc. v. Fla. Dept. ofEnvtl. Reg. Case No. 91-2108 (Fla. 2d Jud. Cir. Sept. 20, 1991) 22 Efous. Auth. of the City of Daytona Beach v. Gomillion, 639 So. 2d 117 (Fla. 5th DCA 1994) 21 In re Amendments to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 954 So. 2d 16 (Fla. 2007)

D. Va. 2007) 23 United States'. Kooistra, 796 F.3d 1390 (11th Cir. 1986) 9 State Cases Anderson I E.T., 862 So. 2d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) 8 Barron'. Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 1988) 10 Combs State 436 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 1983) 8 Doe I Museum of Science and History

) 17 Fla. Sugar Cane League. Inc. I Fla. Dept. of Envtl. Reg., Case No. 91-2108 (Fla. 2d Jud. Cir. Sept. 20, 1991) 22 Hous. Auth. of the City of Daytona Beach,. Gornillion, 639 So. 2d 117 (Fla. 5th DCA 1994) 21 In re Amendments to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 954 So. 2d 16 (Fla. 2007)