Albert Roguez

Albert Roguez covers Florida politics, government, elections, and public policy for The Florida Pundit, focusing on accountability, transparency, and the issues shaping the Sunshine State.

Wasserman Schultz Reports ‘Horrific’ Conditions After Surprise Inspection of Miramar ICE Facility

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, said Thursday that she found what she described as "horrific" conditions during an...

DOME Briefing: GOP Leaders Unite Behind Cabinet Candidates Ahead of Independence Day Weekend

đŸ›ī¸ DOME is The Florida Pundit's daily briefing on the people, policies, campaigns, courts and controversies shaping Florida politics.Good...

DOME Briefing: What Moves Florida Politics Today

Good morning from Tallahassee.Florida politics enters the holiday weekend with several major issues still in motion, including the fight...

DeSantis Vetoes Miami-Dade Flood Control, Anti-Corruption Funding in State Budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis' line-item vetoes to Florida's newly approved state budget will eliminate millions of dollars in funding for...

Florida AFL-CIO Leaves Jared Moskowitz Off First 2026 Congressional Endorsement Slate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida AFL-CIO has released its first slate of endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, backing...

DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion Florida Budget, Vetoes Nearly $800 Million in Spending

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed Florida's $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year after...

Florida Republicans Call for Unity as Convention Highlights Growing GOP Divisions

Florida Republican leaders used their annual convention to deliver a message of unity ahead of the 2026 elections, but...

Florida AG Rejects MLB ‘Non-Apology,’ Says Pride Night Investigation Will Continue

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says Major League Baseball's explanation regarding its Pride Night uniform policy falls far short...

DeSantis Closes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After One Year, Says Detention Center ‘Served Its Purpose’

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida's controversial immigration detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" will permanently close after...

James Fishback Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million in Legal Fees Amid Ongoing Greenlight Dispute

A federal judge has ordered Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback to pay more than $1.2 million in legal fees...

Frederica Wilson Backs Oliver Gilbert in Crowded Race for Florida’s 24th Congressional District

MIAMI GARDENS — U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has made her choice in the race to replace her in Congress.The...

JosÊ Javier Rodriguez Narrows Fundraising Gap but Uthmeier Maintains Financial Edge

Democratic Attorney General nominee JosÊ Javier Rodriguez posted a stronger fundraising performance than incumbent Attorney General James Uthmeier during...