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Following the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session on March 11, 2022 Mike Vasilinda stepped down from daily  coverage of the Capitol to focus on other projects and managing his full service production company, Mike Vasilinda Productions. He can be reached at 850.445.5111 or mikev@mvptv.tv.

Many thanks to WJXT News Director Kathryn Bonfield and Report Scott Johnson for the time and talent to capture the essence of Mike’s career.

WCTV Tallahassee had this on air surprise for Mike, informing him for the first time he would be receiving the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Legacy Award.

Chris Sprowls (@ChrisSprowls) Tweeted:
For 50 years @mikevasilinda has provided an invaluable service to Floridians, bringing them inside their state government & reporting the facts. While many claim to be journalists, Mike is the real deal. Congratulations Mike on your well earned retirement! https://t.co/MxTDdyAjL4
https://twitter.com/ChrisSprowls/status/1511336485945069573?s=20&t=Sl0QXO_FStzZDNrWYL2C_A

On March 11, 2022, Mike stepped down from the world of daily deadlines. WCTV Tallahassee asked Mike to recount some of his bigger stories. Here’s what viewers saw: