On Nov. 24, Florida lost one of its most veteran chroniclers of policy and politics. the legendary Capitol reporter and columnist for the Tallahassee Democrat, died at 82. he held public power to account with wit, wisdom and a deeply rooted passion for Florida.

We asked readers, colleagues, friends and family to share their memories of Bill, how he shaped the political landscape, inspired younger journalists, and touched lives beyond the newsroom. What follows is a tribute in their own words (and we'll be adding to this as we get more):

'I want to always remember'

It was one of the highest honors of my career, to introduce Bill Cotterell as he was inducted into the Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame. Bill’s voice, both audibly and in his writing, were one-of-a-kind.

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