Blaise Ingoglia

State Rep. Kevin Steele, R-Dade City, announced a 2026 campaign for Florida chief financial officer. This creates a Republican primary fight with incumbent CFO Blaise Ingoglia.

Florida's Chief Financial Officer was in the City of Orlando to share the results of his office's FAFO audit.

Attorney General James Uthmeier's social media criticism came after it was reported two Hillsborough County Islamic schools accept voucher money.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava countered Blaise Ingoglia's claims, saying "Miami‑Dade is one of the most transparent and fiscally responsible local administrations in the nation."

Speaking to reporters at a news conference in Miami, the Florida CFO said the city's budget had increased by more than $358 million — a 44.29% jump — since Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Its current budget is roughly $1.2 billion.

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said for every person who moved to Seminole County, the budget increased $5,402. For every family of four who moved there, the budget increased $21,608.

On "Live & Local, we explore Hillsborough County’s DOGE audit, New College’s rising costs, safety in houses of worship and the legacy of the trailblazing nurses for the Tuskegee Airmen.

“It should be noted that neither of the expenditures called out were funded by property taxes,” wrote Public Information Officer Samantha Bequer.

The theater is owned by the city and operated under contract by ASM Global, a national venue manager that books a range of touring productions.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia said the county's budget increases are hurting tax payers and exacerbating an affordability crisis.

The Republican primary is for Senate District 11, which includes Citrus, Hernando, Sumter and parts of Pasco County.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says the county's general fund jumped more than 56%, to nearly $860 million, since 2019. He used the audit to promote the governor's desire to cut property taxes.