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
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.
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: