The Team

JAVIER MANJARRES

 

Javier Manjarres is based in Miami/Fort Lauderdale and is a nationally renowned award-winning political journalist, author, and Publisher of The Floridian, Dome Politics, Texas Politics, and Cactus Politics.

He is a father of 4 young children and enjoys traveling, playing soccer, mixed martial arts, and weight-lifting. Javier has appeared on Fox, Newsmax, CNN, NBC, CBS, and The Blaze. He has been cited by numerous media publications including, The Hill,  New York Times, Washington Post, POLITICO, Tampa Bay Times, Fox News, and Miami Herald.“

Very few people in Florida politics have the reach and influence that Javier does.  When Javier talks or writes, we listen.”—U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R)

“Javier has his finger firmly pressed on the pulse of politics. It is quite astonishing to see how significant of a role he plays in Florida and Washington, D.C.”-—Governor Ron DeSantis (R)

DANIEL MOLINA

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University. His hobbies include reading, writing, and watching films.

 

 

 

 

JACKSON BAKICH

Jackson Bakich is based in Tallahassee. Born in Orlando but raised in Lake County, Florida, Jackson Bakich is a graduate of Florida State University. Growing up in the Sunshine State, Bakich co-hosted the political talk radio show "Lake County Roundtable" (WLBE) and was a frequent guest for "Lake County Sports Show" (WQBQ). Currently, he is the Sports Editor of the FSView and the co-host of "Tomahawk Talk" (WVFS), a sports talk radio program covering Florida State athletics in Tallahassee.

Jackson's work has been cited in Newsmax, POLITICO and other media outlets.

 

MICHELLE ROSENBERG

Michelle Rosenberg is a graduate of Florida International University where she received a Master of Arts in Global Affairs with a concentration in Globalization and Security. She has an extensive professional background in the legal industry. In addition to her contributions to The Floridan, Michelle also founded The Emet Times, an online news source dedicated to issues related to Israel and the Jewish community.

 

 

GRAYSON BAKICH

Grayson Bakich is based in Orlando and has received his Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His research concentrated on the polarization in U.S. politics and how it could lead into justification of violence. His work with The Floridian has been featured in national outlets such as Fox News, POLITICO, and Newsmax.

 

 

LIV CAPUTO

Livia Caputo graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Criminology, and a triple minor in Psychology, Communications, and German. Her work with The Floridian has been cited in Fox News, POLITICO, New York Times, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail

MATEO GUILLAMONT