Florida CFO Ingoglia slams Seminole County for raising property taxes, millions in 'wasteful' spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the Seminole County Government on Tuesday for raising property taxes and for spending millions of dollars in what he described as "wasteful and excessive spending."
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the Seminole County Government on Tuesday for raising property taxes and for spending millions of dollars in what he described as "wasteful and excessive spending."
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia questioned why Seminole County raised property taxes amid tough economic times. He alleged that reviews of Seminole County's budget had found some $48 million in "wasteful and excessive" spending.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia questioned why Seminole County raised property taxes amid tough economic times. He alleged that reviews of Seminole County's budget had found some $48 million in "wasteful and excessive" spending.
Gov. DeSantis awards bonuses to law enforcement recruits
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.
Mayor Dyer defends Orlando spending amid state criticism over poet laureate, legal aid funding
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back against accusations from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer that the city is wasting taxpayer money.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back against accusations from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer that the city is wasting taxpayer money.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida immigration detention center approved for $608 million reimbursement
The State of Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its “Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center.
The State of Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its “Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center.
Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.
Hulk Hogan to have portion of trail named in his honor
On Friday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that a portion of the Clearwater Trail will be named after Hulk Hogan. The Hulk Hogan trail will be on a two-mile portion of the Clearwater Trail between Oak Avenue and Clearwater Drive. There will also be exercise stations on this portion of the trail.
On Friday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that a portion of the Clearwater Trail will be named after Hulk Hogan. The Hulk Hogan trail will be on a two-mile portion of the Clearwater Trail between Oak Avenue and Clearwater Drive. There will also be exercise stations on this portion of the trail.
Charlie Kirk has Florida highway named after him
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
Florida questions Orlando, Orange County spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities. Ingoliga and Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the findings of the Florida DOGE audit during a press conference on Wednesday. "Stop waste" read the sign on the podium. "These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending," Gov. Desantis said in a statement, noting that Florida's DOGE team has visited 12 cities and counties in the state "to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse."
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities. Ingoliga and Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the findings of the Florida DOGE audit during a press conference on Wednesday. "Stop waste" read the sign on the podium. "These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending," Gov. Desantis said in a statement, noting that Florida's DOGE team has visited 12 cities and counties in the state "to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse."
DeSantis, Ingoglia scold Orlando, Orange County over 'wasteful' spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.
CFO Blaise Ingoglia critiques Orlando poet laureate, hot yoga programs
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia scrutinized several cities' and counties' spending in Florida discovered through the state's DOGE efforts, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville, Orange County. In Orlando, he questioned the funding for Orlando's Poet Laureate program, hot yoga classes for employees, and some other training programs.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia scrutinized several cities' and counties' spending in Florida discovered through the state's DOGE efforts, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville, Orange County. In Orlando, he questioned the funding for Orlando's Poet Laureate program, hot yoga classes for employees, and some other training programs.
Florida bill would loosen rules for armed volunteers at places of worship
A bill sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) would waive some licensing and training requirements for armed volunteers serving as security at churches, synagogues, and mosques.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) would waive some licensing and training requirements for armed volunteers serving as security at churches, synagogues, and mosques.
Madison Cawthorn aims to make political comeback, announces run for Congress
Former North Carolina Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn announced he will be running for Florida’s 19th congressional seat on Wednesday during a phone call with Fox News Digital.
Former North Carolina Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn announced he will be running for Florida’s 19th congressional seat on Wednesday during a phone call with Fox News Digital.
Trump Presidential Library: DeSantis, Florida Cabinet approve Miami site near iconic Freedom Tower
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday approved turning over a 2.63-acre parcel at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday approved turning over a 2.63-acre parcel at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.
DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Major pro-life group demands investigation into abortion pill billboards in Florida
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
Florida vows legal action against any efforts to block TPUSA chapters on campus
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
Florida's open carry law in effect starting Thursday: What to know
As of Thursday, Florida's open carry is now in effect. Although you may now legally carry a firearm openly in the state, there are specific guidelines to follow. Here's everything you need to know about the change.
As of Thursday, Florida's open carry is now in effect. Although you may now legally carry a firearm openly in the state, there are specific guidelines to follow. Here's everything you need to know about the change.