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."

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.

Ron DeSantis has chosen a conservative legislative ally as Florida chief financial officer, a statewide elected position vacated when Jimmy Patronis ran successfully for Congress in a special election this year.