Jim Rosica
City & State Florida
Tallahassee, FL, United States
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Christopher Rufo, New College of Florida sued in public records row
The Florida Center for Government Accountability says it can't get Rufo's text messages related to his work as a college trustee. → Read More
Florida 'Don't Say Gay' bill could also require schools to out students to parents
The original sponsor of what's been dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill is proposing an amendment that is further inflaming LGBTQ advocates. → Read More
Don't say salad? How vegetarian school lunches got pulled into 'Don't Say Gay' debate
Officially titled "Parental Rights in Education," it seeks to ban discussions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. → Read More
Tallahassee police investigating early Sunday shooting on North Monroe Street
A woman is in a local hospital with “life-threatening injuries” after an early Sunday shooting. → Read More
Christmas Eve wreck in north Leon County leaves five seriously injured
A Christmas Eve crash in north Leon County has left five people seriously injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. → Read More
First presumptive case of omicron strain of COVID-19 virus reported in Florida
The first case of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been reported in Florida. → Read More
Judge dismisses counties' challenge of Florida statewide ban on mask mandates
An administrative law judge Friday tossed out a challenge by six Florida school districts against the state's ban on mask mandates. → Read More
Casey DeSantis' cancer journey will include balancing the private and public, survivors say
Casey DeSantis, Gov. Ron DeSantis' wife, joins other high-profile Florida women who dealt with cancer, balancing their public and private selves. → Read More
Florida Gov. DeSantis orders flags at half staff in Tallahassee to honor lawyer Chet Smith
Gov. Ron DeSantis directed flags to half staff in Tallahassee to honor the late Associate Deputy Attorney General Chesterfield H. Smith Jr. → Read More
Making the grade: The latest Florida bar exam results are in
For the second year in a row, less than half of those who took Florida's online-only bar exam now can move on to become attorneys. → Read More
Former Florida Chief Justice Stephen Grimes lies in state at Supreme Court
Grimes, the late former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, lay in state Wednesday in the court's rotunda and flags were lowered to half staff. → Read More
Shamarial Roberson, Florida Deputy Secretary for Health, to step down
Florida Deputy Secretary for Health Shamarial Roberson – a veteran of the state’s fight against the COVID-19 virus – is stepping down from her post. → Read More
Byron Dobson named Community Editor of
Democrat senior staff writer and newsroom veteran Byron Dobson has been named Community Editor. → Read More
Tallahassee Democrat adds two new journalists to the news team
The Democrat is excited to welcome two new additions to its local news team. → Read More
Florida governor's race: GOP strikes back after Nikki Fried amends her financial disclosures
Republicans hit Agriculture Commissioner and candidate for governor Nikki Fried with formal complaints after she amended financial disclosures. → Read More
High stakes: Is Florida ready for smartphone-based online sports betting?
Assuming final approval, a 30-year, $2.5 billion gambling deal struck by Gov. DeSantis and the tribe will bring legal sports betting to the state. → Read More
Florida Legislature do-over: Student-athlete endorsements law back to being effective this July
Two days earlier, Florida lawmakers passed a bill that included a provision that delayed the start date to July 2022. → Read More
'Giving Tuesday' is also 'Giving News Day'
We're encouraging our readers to support the work we do. → Read More
Black lawmakers ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to put not yet-qualified black judge on Florida Supreme Court
"Her appointment would send a positive message to Florida's growing and diverse populace..." → Read More
Black lawmakers ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to put not yet-qualified black judge on Florida Supreme Court
"Her appointment would send a positive message to Florida's growing and diverse populace..." → Read More