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A memorial to legendary reporter Bill Cotterell will now grace the Senate Press Gallery, following a dedication Monday by Senate President Ben Albritton .

Albritton presented the plaque on the Senate floor in front of the Capitol press corps, delivering brief remarks before opening the floor to Cotterell’s wife, Cynthia Fuller , who spoke briefly of her husband’s work and legacy.

Carrie Venclauskas , the mother of Cotterell’s daughter-in-law, was also in attendance and livestreamed the dedication to Cotterell’s son, Chris , who is stationed at a Naval base.

Cotterell, who died Nov. 24 at 82, carved out a lasting reputation in Florida political journalism through five decades of relent

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