The new CFO is state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, a 54-year-old homebuilder and occasional professional poker player from the Tampa Bay area. Ingoglia will serve the remainder of Patronis’ term and could run for reelection in 2026, where he would likely face GOP state Sen. Joe Gruters, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday elevated longtime ally Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to be the state's chief financial officer. Florida's CFO position has been vacant for more than half a year after Jimmy Patronis left the seat to run for Congress.