DeSantis called Ingoglia, a Spring Hill Republican whose social media handle is "@GovGoneWild​," a warrior on issues such as immigration and insurance and "the most conservative senator in the stat."

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.