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Ingoglia Named Florida’s CFO
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Spring Hill State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to be Florida’s new chief financial officer (CFO), praising Ingoglia as a relentless conservative who has never shied away from political fights.
Ingoglia is a DeSantis ally in the legislature and will fill the remainder of former CFO Jimmy Patronis’ term. Patronis left in April after winning a seat as congressman in the state’s Northwest First District.
The announcement came during a morning news conference at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, where DeSantis stood at a podium with a sign that read, “Number 1 Economy in the Nation.”
The chief financial officer is one of four elected Cabinet positions and runs the Department of Financial Services, responsible for auditing government agencies that receive state funds, regulating the insurance industry, and responding to financial fraud.
Florida Lawmakers Support GENIUS Act
Jimmy Patronis, R-Panama City, and Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, elected to Congress in special elections in April with the help of the cryptocurrency industry, are backing the first crypto regulatory bill ever adopted by Congress.
The GENIUS Act would allow stablecoins to be backed by real money, potentially increasing consumer trust. President Trump supports the bill, while others oppose it due to consumer protection and corruption concerns.
A $50 million “G House” is “one of the largest, new construction waterfront homes in Miami Dade, if not the largest,” according to its developer, Manny Angelo Varas. It may hold the key to building in flood zones.
The flood-proof bunker is in suburban Palmetto Bay on a waterfront plot along a flood-prone area of Biscayne Bay. Its air-conditioned living space encompasses 26,000 square feet.
The property, which includes a private, three-hole golf course and a $1 million elevated infinity pool, is designed to survive Category 5 winds and once-in-a-century floods.
Varas initially intended to use a house called Casa Costanera in a new development in Coral Gables as his family home. He points to it as an example of a flood and hurricane-resistant home.
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➤ Fort Lauderdale: A 16-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat on a Spirit Airlines flight to Missouri that was set to depart from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday. (See Video)
➤ Everglades: The Caloosahatchee River reservoir, C-43, was opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, a move officials called one of the most significant restoration projects in Florida history. (More)
➤ Palm Coast: For the second time in three months, the city council has voted to censure Mayor Mike Norris. The council will send a formal letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis asking that Norris be removed from office. (See Details)
➤ Tallahassee: Former House Speaker Paul Renner told Gov. Ron DeSantis that he wants to run for governor in 2026. Renner currently serves on the state’s higher education governing board. (More)
➤ Kissimmee: City leaders approved an ordinance requiring establishments to purchase an annual $250 permit to serve alcohol past midnight. (See Video)
➤ Hillsborough County: Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Clay Hollis and Michael Garcia to the Hillsborough Community College District Board of Trustees. (More)
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➤ Florida leads all states with 52 nationally ranked high school football teams in the preseason top 300, including six teams in the top 25. Powerhouse IMG Academy was the highest-ranked of any Florida team, coming in at No. 5. (More)
➤ Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is still under federal investigation for his role in an illegal gambling ring, despite previous reports saying he’d been cleared of any wrongdoing. (More)
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➤ Gas prices surged by 13 cents per gallon on Tuesday. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $3.08 per gallon. (See Map)
➤ St. Joseph’s Hospital North in Lutz celebrated the opening of its new 5,500-square-foot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. (See Video)
➤ Crypto powerhouse Goliath Ventures is investing $7.2 million in a new Orlando headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility will foster collaboration and push the boundaries of blockchain technology. (More)
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➤ The trial for the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April is set for this November. (More)
➤ LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven announced details for its new indoor space-themed roller coaster, which will open in 2026 and launch from the LEGOLAND Spaceport 885—named after the original LEGO Space Scooter set. (See Rendering)
➤ Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opened Wild Oasis on Tuesday, a rainforest-themed, kid-friendly adventure realm that includes a climbing canopy, a multi-species animal habitat, and interactive water play areas. (See Photos)
Ingoglia Named Florida’s CFO
