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Founded in 2016, The Florida Pundit is an independent digital newsroom dedicated to covering Florida politics, government accountability, elections, public policy, and investigative reporting. Our editorial team is committed to delivering accurate, transparent, and fact-based journalism that informs readers across the Sunshine State.

Our editors, writers, and contributors bring diverse experience and a shared commitment to editorial independence, accountability, and the public interest. Explore the profiles below to learn more about the journalists and editorial leaders behind The Florida Pundit.

 

Alexander Valente
Alexander Valente
Alexander Valente is Co-Founder of The Florida Pundit, where he helps guide the publication's long-term vision, audience growth, and digital strategy. A New York native who now calls Florida home, he works alongside the editorial team to expand the organization's reach while supporting independent, fact-based journalism focused on Florida politics, elections, government accountability, public policy, and investigative reporting. Since helping launch The Florida Pundit in 2016, Valente has remained committed to building a trusted newsroom dedicated to transparency, accountability, and public service journalism.

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Albert Roguez
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.

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Carlos Garin
Carlos Garin
Carlos Garin is a reporter for The Florida Pundit specializing in Florida politics, elections, government accountability, and public policy. His background includes television journalism and a campaign for Miami-Dade Mayor, providing unique insight into the political and policy issues affecting Floridians.

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Florida Pundit Staff
Florida Pundit Staff
Florida Pundit Staff is the collective newsroom byline of The Florida Pundit. Stories published under this byline are produced through the work of our editors, reporters, contributors, and research team covering Florida politics, government, elections, public policy, investigations, and breaking news across the Sunshine State.

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