Florida Ethics Institute

09/11/2026

Today, FEI joins the world in remembering 9/11 and honoring the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the countless first responders, military members, volunteers, and everyday Americans who answered the call to serve.

07/31/2026

The State Ethics Board took action on dozens of ethics enforcement actions affecting public officials throughout the Sunshine State at its July meeting! Learn about these actions and more via the FEI July Ethics News Update available NOW!

During its meeting on July 24, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on an array of matters involving public officials.

07/06/2026

🚨 NOW UPDATED FOR 2026/2027! 🚨
Florida's 4-Hour Ethics & Open Government Master Class has been updated to reflect the latest changes to Florida law—including the new requirements established by the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act (FIRE Act). If you're a Florida public official, employee, or anyone required to complete annual ethics training, this course helps you stay compliant while learning the newest legal requirements.
What's New for 2026/2027?
✅ New foreign influence training required by Florida law
✅ Enhanced penalties involving prohibited gifts and bribes from foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations
✅ Practical guidance for recognizing and reporting foreign influence campaigns targeting Florida governments
✅ Real-world ethics examples explaining how the new law applies in everyday situations
Course Includes:
✔ Florida Ethics Law
✔ Government in the Sunshine Law
✔ Florida Public Records Law
✔ Self-paced online training—complete anytime, anywhere
✔ Personalized Certificate of Completion
✔ Florida Bar CLE Credit Approved

👉 Enroll Today:

NEWLY UPDATED FOR 2026/2027! About Course The 4-Hour Florida Ethics & Open Government Master Class satisfies Florida's annual ethics training requirement for elected municipal officers, constitutional officers, and others as mandated by the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees and Sectio...

06/28/2026

It was a pleasure for FEI to provide live ethics and open government education and materials to the hardworking members of the Florida Association of County Attorneys and the Institute for County Government!

06/11/2026

The State Ethics Board took action on more than 110 ethics enforcement actions affecting public officials throughout the Sunshine State at its June meeting! Learn about these actions and more via the FEI June Ethics News Update available NOW!

During its meeting on June 5, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on an array of matters involving public officials.

05/13/2026

On Friday the Governor signed HB 905 into law targeting foreign influence on Florida’s government. Find out how it impacts Florida's anti-bribery law via FEI's Ethics News Update NOW!

On May 8, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 905 into law, creating broad new restrictions and reporting requirements related to “foreign countries of concern,” including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. The new law also expands ethics-related penalties and annu...

03/22/2026

Want to learn about the bills that passed this session having ethics and open government impact? FEI's 2026 Post Session Florida Ethics & Open Government Legislative Report provides an overview of the major bills that have passed during the 2026 Regular Session impacting Florida’s ethics and open government regulations available NOW!

FEI’s 2026 Post Session Florida Ethics & Open Government Legislative Report provides an overview of the major bills that have passed this session impacting Florida’s ethics and open government regulations.