JUICE🍊— 10.2.2025 — Blaise Ingoglia Slams Donna Deegan Over Reckless Spending Habits — Florida Business Leaders Show Confidence in Hiring and Investing — and More...

Ingoglia Torches Jacksonville, Mayor Donna Deegan Over Reckless Spending Habits

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, highlighted a laundry list of wasteful local government spending habits during a news conference in Jacksonville this week. READ MORE.

Rep. Greg Steube: "Democrats shut down the government because they expect you to pay the medical bills of illegals. We are done subsidizing lawlessness. Criminals deserve deportation, not taxpayer-funded handouts. And the American people deserve better than the #SchumerShutdown."

Florida GOP: "No one is above the law in this country, not even James Comey. The weaponization of the DOJ against President @realDonaldTrump was a heinous act. Thank goodness these bad actors are being held accountable."

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Faith is under attack in America. Proud to co-lead the Pray Safe Act and protect churches, synagogues and houses of worship with security grants and best practices. In Miami and across America, every family deserves to worship without fear."

Governor Ron DeSantis: "Florida DOGE teams alongside @CFOIngoglia have been investigating cities and counties where taxpayers have raised concerns about wasteful spending. These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending. Under my leadership, Floridians can continue to expect fiscal responsibility at the state level--and we are working to bring relief to our citizens being squeezed by property taxes at the local level."

Biggest Winners and Losers in Miami’s Fiery Mayoral Debate — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Miami— The Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami hosted a high-stakes mayoral debate moderated by CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez.

Emilio Gonzalez Details Conservation Policies in Miami Mayoral Bid — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez announced his "Miami Conservation Policy" in an effort to protect the city's environment while being prudent in keeping government lean and accountable in his latest agenda to voters on Tuesday.

Florida Congress Urges Hospital Directed Payment Program Approval — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Various members of Florida’s congressional delegation have sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging approval of Florida's Hospital Directed Payment Program (DPP) Year 5.

Ingoglia Torches Jacksonville, Mayor Donna Deegan Over Reckless Spending Habits — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, highlighted a laundry list of wasteful local government spending habits during a news conference in Jacksonville this week.

Ralph Massullo Dominates in SD 11 Republican Primary — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Republican candidate Ralph Massullo breezed past Anthony Brice to win the Senate District 11 primary with nearly 80% of the vote this week.

Florida Business Leaders Show Strong Hiring and Investment Confidence — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — The Florida Council of 100’s Q3 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index shows top executives’ expectations for sales, investment, and hiring over the next six months.

Maria Zack Edges Bill Reicherter in HD 90 Republican Primary — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Republican candidate Maria Zack edged out Bill Reicherter with nearly 53% of the vote to win the House District 90 Special Election primary this week.

Madison Cawthorn Looking to Make Political Comeback in Florida — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) is looking to make a political comeback in the sunshine state. Will Florida voters get him back in Congress?

Maria Elvira Salazar Introduces Bill Providing Security Assistance to Houses of Worship — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to provide security assistance for houses of worship.

Vern Buchanan Demands Cooperation After Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement after Senate Democrats voted "no" on the continuing resolution passed by Republicans in the House of Representatives, which caused a government shutdown.

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