New CFO Ingoglia Draws Early Support From Conservative and First Responder Groups

New CFO Ingoglia Draws Early Support From Conservative and First Responder Groups

Liv Caputo
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July 23, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Days after Blaise Ingoglia was sworn in as Florida's chief financial officer, conservative advocacy groups and law enforcement unions applauded his appointment ahead of what's expected to be a vicious Republican primary. Ingoglia, a Spring Hill Republican, received sweeping praise from various firefighter organizations Wednesday, two days after being inaugurated as Florida's chief fire marshal. […]
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Florida CFO Blaise Ingolia to Probe Gainesville, Broward County Over Wasteful Spending

Florida CFO Blaise Ingolia to Probe Gainesville, Broward County Over Wasteful Spending

Michael Costeines
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July 22, 2025
New Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia wasted no time getting to work during his first day on the job by saying he would target the local governments of Gainesville and Broward County for audits and extensive financial information under the state's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. Ingoglia, sworn in as CFO […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—7.22.2025—Miami Files Appeal Over Election Delay—DeSantis, Ingoglia, DOGE—Jerome Powell—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—7.22.2025—Miami Files Appeal Over Election Delay—DeSantis, Ingoglia, DOGE—Jerome Powell—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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July 22, 2025
Judge Restores 2025 Miami Election, Slams City’s 'Semantic Sleight of Hand' — City Doubles Down, Files Appeal In a decisive win, a state circuit court judge ruled that the City of Miami violated its own governing laws when it attempted to cancel this year’s mayoral and city commission elections...READ MORE   FL Rep. Yvette Benarroch: "Spent […]
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DeSantis, Ingoglia, Host Campaign-Style Events Promising to 'DOGE' Broward, Gainesville

DeSantis, Ingoglia, Host Campaign-Style Events Promising to 'DOGE' Broward, Gainesville

Liv Caputo
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July 22, 2025
On Blaise Ingoglia's first full day as Florida's new chief financial officer, he joined Gov. Ron DeSantis on a statewide tour Tuesday promising DOGE-style audits of Gainesville and Broward County. These blue strongholds are just the start of DeSantis' plan to "DOGE" 10 to 15 counties and municipalities for "wasteful" spending habits, he announced Tuesday […]
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DeSantis Praises Judge Striking Down City of Miami's 'Scheme'  to Move Election Date

DeSantis Praises Judge Striking Down City of Miami's 'Scheme' to Move Election Date

Michael Costeines
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July 22, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded during a news conference in Fort Lauderdale after Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Valerie Manno Schurr ruled in favor of mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez in his lawsuit against the City of Miami after it tried to move the 2025 mayoral election and two commissioner races back to November 2026. Judge […]
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Uthmeier 'Thrilled' After Judge Keeps Miami Election for November

Uthmeier 'Thrilled' After Judge Keeps Miami Election for November

Michael Costeines
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July 21, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier celebrated after a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez in his lawsuit against the City of Miami after it tried to move the 2025 mayoral election back to November 2026. The ruling also leaves both City Commissioner elections in place. "Thrilled that the […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—7.21.2025—Collins Not Ruling Out Governor Run—Ingoglia Sworn in as CFO—Miami Will Have Nov Elections—

Last Squeeze🍊—7.21.2025—Collins Not Ruling Out Governor Run—Ingoglia Sworn in as CFO—Miami Will Have Nov Elections—

Liv Caputo
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July 21, 2025
Jay Collins Isn't Ruling Out a Run for Governor: 'Why Would You Not' Want to be Governor? State Sen. Jay Collins isn't ruling out a run for governor in 2026, because "why would you not" want to serve in Florida's top role? Collins spoke to reporters after Blaise Ingoglia, a leading ally to...READ MORE   […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Sworn in as Florida CFO

Blaise Ingoglia Sworn in as Florida CFO

Liv Caputo
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July 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Blaise Ingoglia, a top ally to the governor and former chair of Florida's Republican Party, was sworn in as chief financial officer on Monday. Ingoglia, a former state senator, was sworn in by Florida Supreme Court Justice John Couriel in the state Capitol building. He was joined by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who appointed the Spring […]
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Jay Collins Isn't Ruling Out a Run for Governor: 'Why Would You Not' Want to be Governor?

Jay Collins Isn't Ruling Out a Run for Governor: 'Why Would You Not' Want to be Governor?

Liv Caputo
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July 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—State Sen. Jay Collins isn't ruling out a run for governor in 2026, because "why would you not" want to serve in Florida's top role? Collins spoke to reporters after Blaise Ingoglia, a leading ally to Gov. Ron DeSantis and former state senator, was officially sworn in as chief financial officer at a Monday ceremony […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—7.18.2025—DeSantis Defends State Officials Over Alligator Alcatraz—Washington 'Swamp'—DoD Amendment—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—7.18.2025—DeSantis Defends State Officials Over Alligator Alcatraz—Washington 'Swamp'—DoD Amendment—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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July 18, 2025
'Didn't Twiddle Their Thumbs': DeSantis Defends State for Blindsiding Local Officials on Alligator Alcatraz Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Friday the state agency that constructed the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center without fully notifying local officials...READ MORE   FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We will not tolerate those who take advantage of vulnerable Floridians for personal gain. […]
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'Didn't Twiddle Their Thumbs': DeSantis Defends State for Blindsiding Local Officials on Alligator Alcatraz

'Didn't Twiddle Their Thumbs': DeSantis Defends State for Blindsiding Local Officials on Alligator Alcatraz

Liv Caputo
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July 18, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Friday the state agency that constructed the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center without fully notifying local officials. He lauded the Florida Division of Emergency Management for not "twiddling their thumbs" and building the Everglades center in just eight days—even though local officials in Collier and Miami-Dade counties were still chasing down […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—7.17.2025—Florida Supreme Court Rules for DeSantis in Redistricting Case—Tax Credits, Venezuela—Criminal Use of AI—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—7.17.2025—Florida Supreme Court Rules for DeSantis in Redistricting Case—Tax Credits, Venezuela—Criminal Use of AI—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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July 17, 2025
Florida Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Landmark Redistricting Decision The Florida Supreme Court sided with Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday in a landmark congressional redistricting case, ruling that the U.S. Constitution outweighs a citizen-led state amendment...READ MORE     FL Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith: "My team attend the Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan Workshop, joining […]
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Gruters Recruits Trump Operatives Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio for CFO Bid

Gruters Recruits Trump Operatives Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio for CFO Bid

Michael Costeines
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July 17, 2025
Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) has announced that two of President Donald Trump's top political advisors, Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio, will be joining his campaign as he seeks to become Florida's next chief financial officer (CFO). Both LaCivita, Trump's co-campaign manager during his 2024 presidential campaign, and Fabrizio, who referred to Sen. Gruters as a […]
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Florida Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Landmark Redistricting Decision

Florida Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Landmark Redistricting Decision

Liv Caputo
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July 17, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Supreme Court sided with Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday in a landmark congressional redistricting case, ruling that the U.S. Constitution outweighs a citizen-led state amendment adopted in 2010. The 5 to 1 decision marks the latest chapter in a years-long debate over racial discrimination and racial gerrymandering stemming from a DeSantis-created congressional map in […]
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US Shifts Naval Presence in Middle East; Questioning Likelihood of Further Attacks

US Shifts Naval Presence in Middle East; Questioning Likelihood of Further Attacks

Mateo Guillamont
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July 17, 2025
The US military is shifting its naval assets in the Middle East after months of confrontations with Iran and its proxies.  Reports tracking the US’s deployed carrier strike groups (CSGs) reveal the recent departure of the Vinson CSG from the North Arabian Sea.  Vinson had patrolled the North Arabian Sea for months to combat Houthi […]
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Ralph Massullo Announces Run to Replace Sen. Blase Ingoglia in SD 11

Ralph Massullo Announces Run to Replace Sen. Blase Ingoglia in SD 11

Michael Costeines
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July 17, 2025
Ralph Massullo, who previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022, announced he's running for Senate in District 11 on Wednesday. Massullo will look to replace Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill), who just became Florida's new chief financial officer. “Florida’s success is the result of Florida First leaders who championed common […]
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Power Congratulates Ingoglia on Appointment as Florida's New Chief Financial Officer

Power Congratulates Ingoglia on Appointment as Florida's New Chief Financial Officer

Michael Costeines
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July 17, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power congratulated Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to be the state's next chief financial officer (CFO) on Wednesday. Sen. Ingoglia replaces former CFO Jimmy Patronis, who resigned to successfully run for Congress in the 1st Congressional District. “I want to congratulate Blaise Ingoglia on his […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—7.16.2025—Ingoglia Appointed CFO—Joe Gruters—Alligator Alcatraz—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—7.16.2025—Ingoglia Appointed CFO—Joe Gruters—Alligator Alcatraz—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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July 16, 2025
Proxy War Begins: DeSantis Appoints Blaise Ingoglia Chief Financial Officer Gov. Ron DeSantis picked state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia on Thursday to be Florida's new chief financial officer, bypassing Donald Trump's endorsed candidate ahead of the 2026 race...READ MORE   Sen. Ashley Moody: "The University of Michigan has received tens of millions of dollars in foreign […]
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