DeSantis Appoints State Sen. Ingoglia as Florida CFO
FLORIDA, JUL 16 – Ingoglia will complete the current term focusing on property tax relief and government spending oversight, amid a brewing GOP primary against Trump-endorsed Joe Gruters in 2026.
- On Wednesday in Tampa, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s CFO, filling a vacancy that lasted over six months after Jimmy Patronis left earlier this year.
- Amid tensions with the former president, the governor opted for Ingoglia, who backed DeSantis in the 2024 GOP primary over Donald Trump.
- Before the appointment, Ingoglia built his profile as a legislator and Republican Party chair, highlighting his conservative record and loyalty to DeSantis.
- Potential 2026 rivals are already gearing up, as Joe Gruters announced that Trump advisers Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio are working on his CFO bid.
- In the context of storm recovery, the office leads response efforts for storm-related insurance claims and supports small businesses recovering from disasters.
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DeSantis Taps Ingoglia for State CFO
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s chief financial officer, gaining more control over the state Cabinet and potentially setting up a proxy battle in 2026 with President Donald Trump. DeSantis called Ingoglia, a Spring Hill Republican whose social media handle is “@GovGoneWild,” a warrior on issues such as immigration and insurance and “the most…
DeSantis Appoints Florida’s ‘Most Conservative Senator’ as State’s New Chief Financial Officer
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Ron DeSantis Appoints State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s New CFO
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new Chief Financial Officer, filling a key cabinet post left vacant since former CFO Jimmy Patronis stepped down earlier this year to pursue a congressional seat. Ingoglia, a Spring Hill homebuilder and Republican lawmaker, said he plans to serve as an […] The post Ron DeSantis Appoints State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s New CFO appeared first on Flo…
Gov. DeSantis Appoints Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida CFO
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s chief financial officer, filling the position left vacant in March when former CFO Jimmy Patronis resigned after being elected to Congress. Ingoglia has represented Senate District 11 since 2022 and previously served in the Florida House from 2014 to 2022. He chaired the Republican Party of Florida from 2015 to 2019. At a press conference in Tampa, DeSantis said Ing…
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