Blaise Ingoglia Sworn In Florida Chief Financial Officer

Blaise Ingoglia was sworn in as Florida's Chief Financial Officer in a ceremony led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who appointed him to replace Jimmy Patronis. Ingoglia, a DeSantis ally and conservative lawmaker, pledged to cut government spending by auditing local governments and holding insurance companies accountable. His appointment has sparked a political rivalry with Sen. Joe Gruters, who is endorsed by President Trump and is expected to challenge Ingoglia in the upcoming Republican primary. DeSantis openly criticized Gruters and strongly defended Ingoglia, highlighting his conservative credentials and commitment to fiscal responsibility. Ingoglia expressed confidence in winning the primary, emphasizing that voters reward effective conservative governance. As CFO, Ingoglia will oversee Florida's finances, insurance industry regulation, funeral and cemetery services, and serve on the Florida Cabinet.