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Jim Rosica
Editor-in-Chief

Jim Rosica is editor-in-chief of City & State Florida. He previously was news director of the Tallahassee Democrat and Tallahassee.com and the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida Capital Bureau coordinator. He's also been senior editor for the Florida Politics website, statehouse reporter for The Tampa Tribune, and covered three legislative sessions in Florida for The Associated Press. Rosica graduated from law school in 2009 after spending nearly a decade covering courts for the Democrat, including reporting on the 2000 presidential recount.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named 'special guest' at Moms for Liberty national summit
The governor headlined the event last year when it was in Tampa.
- By Jim Rosica
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Florida Gov. DeSantis meets with 9/11 families in Tallahassee
'They've had a lot of frustrations about getting justice,' he told Fox & Friends this weekend.
- By Jim Rosica
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Disney wants federal judge to stay on case against state of Florida
'Judges are not prohibited from referring accurately to widely-reported news events,' lawyers said.
- By Jim Rosica
Personality
Personality
The burning question of the 2024 presidential race: Is it DEE-Santis or DEH-Santis?
Just spell it right on the contribution check.
- By Jim Rosica
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DeSantis 'has quite an announcement to make,' Twitter's Elon Musk says
'My preference ... is really to have someone fairly normal' in the White House, Musk added in a Tuesday interview.
- By Jim Rosica
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Firing after COVID-19 vaccination refusal isn't grounds for discrimination, judge says
An administrative law judge filed a recommended order. The Florida Commission on Human Relations has the final say.
- By Jim Rosica
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State wants judge off Disney case
Mark Walker’s remarks 'could reasonably imply that (he) has prejudged the retaliation question here,' the motion said.
- By Jim Rosica
Policy
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Diary of Anne Frank makes Florida education commissioner's 'recommended' list
Manny Diaz Jr. recommended the book – formally known as 'The Diary of a Young Girl' – for grades 6-8.
- By Jim Rosica
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New trouble for Ghislaine Maxwell in Florida – a lawsuit
Complaint alleges unpaid bill of over $221,000 for 'e-discovery.'
- By Jim Rosica
Policy
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DeSantis extends state of emergency on immigration
A 60-day extension 'is necessary,' he wrote.
- By Jim Rosica
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Fight over New College of Florida records heading to court
'The public is entitled to know what records exist that might shed additional light' on recent changes at the college, a government watchdog says.
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Policy
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DeSantis marked for millions in 'sprinkle list' money in state budget
Almost $5 million will go toward extra protection and general 'operating support.'
- By Jim Rosica
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Department of Health pursues 'docs vs. Glocks' rule
A prohibition against asking patients about firearms – which Ladapo wants to extend to medical physicists (yes, that's right) – comes from a longstanding legislative and legal battle.
- By Jim Rosica
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Remembering Harry Belafonte's visit with the Dream Defenders at the Florida Capitol
'I'm just here to support these people,' the artist and activist had said.
- By Jim Rosica
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Florida transgender kids ask court to suspend ban on medical treatment
They’re challenging rules recently adopted by the Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine.
- By Jim Rosica
Politics
Politics
Former state Rep. Jackie Toledo drops lawsuit against Fred Piccolo
Piccolo, a former state representative, had been Toledo's campaign manager during her failed run for Congress last year.
- By Jim Rosica
Policy
Policy
The latest Florida bar exam results are in
Scores have been falling in recent years. How well did February’s test takers do?
- By Jim Rosica
Personality
Personality
After taking a break, Simone Marstiller is returning to the Gunster law firm
The former Agency for Health Care Administration secretary starts Monday as a government affairs consultant.
- By Jim Rosica
Policy
Policy
Abortion ban protesters – including Nikki Fried, Lauren Book – arrested, charged with trespassing outside Tallahassee City Hall
Protesters had been warned they would be subject to arrest if they remained at City Hall.
- By Jim Rosica
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Policy
Five Questions on this year’s alimony bill with Bob Doyel
The retired judge has long advocated for alimony recipients: 'I care about them.'
- By Jim Rosica