Of course you do. Why would you think you don't have to face a judge, just like anywhere else?

hire a CA attorney to appear on your behalf in CA court.

California can issue a bench warrant for your arrest, but Florida will decide if it's worth extradition.

Yes. If you don't show up in court to defend yourself against a charge, it's an automatic conviction. California might not ask Florida to enforce a warrant for your arrest, but they can and Florida CAN enforce it.

So, you need to find out in advance of the court date if you can plead guilty by mail and pay whatever fine there is by mail. If you can, it will probably be easier and cheaper than going in person. You will have a misdemeanor conviction on your record.

Party like it's 1999 then.

...in Florida.

Unless the cops tell you you're due for court, there's no reason to stick around.

I forgot how these things work. I think you go home and wait til you're notified by mail or call to be summoned.