Sheriffs overwhelmingly back Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Of Florida’s 67 county Sheriffs, 60 of them want current Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia to stay in office.

Ingoglia, a Ron DeSantis appointee running for his first full term in office next year, says he has “supported law enforcement with a focused and common-sense approach to law and order” and is “honored to receive the endorsement” from the vast majority of Sheriffs in the state.

Many Sheriffs offered quotes in support of the Spring Hill Republican, who was also recently endorsed by the Florida Fraternal Order of Police.

“I’m endorsing Blaise Ingoglia for CFO because he is a passionate professional leader, who loves the people of Florida and he is tough as nails on crime,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.  “While other states cave to soft-on-crime laws, Blaise ensures that doesn’t happen here.  Voting for Blaise Ingoglia is the smart and safe choice for the future of Florida.”

Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma added his support.

“Public safety requires bold leadership, strong conviction, and a dedication to law and order; Blaise Ingoglia embodies each of those qualities. I look forward to working together so that all of Florida remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family,” Lemma said.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said, “Florida is the law and order state, with a zero tolerance for crime, in large part that is thanks to leaders like Blaise Ingoglia. Like me, Ingoglia understands that as public servants our responsibility is to serve and protect our citizens, and I have no doubt he will continue working to safeguard the rule of law and make sure our law enforcement officers have every resource they need!”

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri also praised Ingoglia’s track record.

“In the Florida Senate, Blaise Ingoglia proved himself an unshakable leader by putting the safety of Floridians first. Blaise not only worked to keep our schools safe, he protected our communities from criminal illegal aliens and provided critical support to law enforcement officers across the state. I am proud to endorse him for Chief Financial Officer,” Gualtieri said.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Ingoglia is a friend of first responders.

“CFO Blaise Ingoglia has earned the trust and respect of the law enforcement community through legislative action and direct support to local policing efforts. He has and always will have our backs, and I look forward to working alongside him to continue upholding integrity, respect and the highest standards of protection for all residents,” Woods said.

Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz struck a similar tone.

“Blaise Ingoglia consistently stands shoulder-to-shoulder with law enforcement,” Cordero-Stutz said. “His record shows a clear dedication to protecting our communities, supporting those who wear the badge, and ensuring that our legal system works fairly and firmly. In times of uncertainty, leaders like Blaise provide clarity, courage and conviction — qualities that make him the clear choice for Florida CFO!”

Ingoglia has more than $4.6 million to spend on his campaign, between the official account and the Friends of Blaise Ingoglia and Government Gone Wild political committees. Currently he is the only major candidate running.

The Sheriffs who endorsed Ingoglia are alphabetized here by the county they serve:

— Sheriff Scotty Rhoden (Baker).

— Sheriff Tommy Ford (Bay).

— Sheriff George Paul “Gordon” Smith (Bradford).

— Sheriff Wayne Ivey (Brevard).

— Sheriff Michael Bryant (Calhoun).

— Sheriff William G. “Bill” Prummell, Jr. (Charlotte).

— Sheriff David E. Vincent (Citrus).

— Sheriff Michelle Cook (Clay).

— Sheriff Kevin J. Rambosk (Collier).

— Sheriff Wallace Kitchings (Columbia).

— Sheriff James F. Potter (DeSoto).

— Sheriff Darby Butler (Dixie).

— Sheriff T.K. Waters (Duval).

— Sheriff Chip Simmons (Escambia).

— Sheriff Rick Staly (Flagler).

— Sheriff A.J. Smith (Franklin).

— Sheriff Bobby Schultz (Gilchrist).

— Sheriff David Hardin (Glades).

— Sheriff Mike Harrison (Gulf).

— Sheriff Brian Creech (Hamilton).

— Sheriff Vent Crawford (Hardee).

— Sheriff Stephen H. “Steve” Whidden (Hendry).

— Sheriff Al Nienhuis (Hernando).

— Sheriff Paul Blackman (Highlands).

— Sheriff Chad Chronister (Hillsborough).

— Sheriff John Tate (Holmes).

— Sheriff Eric Flowers (Indian River).

— Sheriff Donald L. Edenfield (Jackson).

— Sheriff Alfred Kenneth “Mac” McNeill, Jr. (Jefferson).

— Sheriff Brian N. Lamb (Lafayette).

— Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell (Lake).

— Sheriff Robert “Bobby” McCallum (Levy).

— Sheriff Dusty Arnold (Liberty).

— Sheriff David Harper (Madison).

— Sheriff Charles R. Wells (Manatee).

— Sheriff Billy Woods (Marion).

— Sheriff John M. Budensiek (Martin).

— Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz (Miami-Dade).

— Sheriff Rick Ramsay (Monroe).

— Sheriff Bill Leeper (Nassau).

— Sheriff Eric Aden (Okaloosa).

— Sheriff Noel E. Stephen (Okeechobee).

— Sheriff Chris Blackmon (Osceola).

— Sheriff Chris Nocco (Pasco).

— Sheriff Bob Gualtieri (Pinellas).

— Sheriff Grady Judd (Polk).

— Sheriff Homer “Gator” DeLoach III (Putnam).

— Sheriff Robert Johnson (Santa Rosa).

— Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman (Sarasota).

— Sheriff Dennis M. Lemma (Seminole).

— Sheriff Robert A. Hardwick (St. Johns).

— Sheriff Richard Del Toro, Jr. (St. Lucie).

— Sheriff Patrick Breeden (Sumter).

— Sheriff Sam St. John (Suwannee).

— Sheriff Wayne Padgett (Taylor).

— Sheriff Brad Whitehead (Union).

— Sheriff Mike Chitwood (Volusia).

— Sheriff Jared Miller (Wakulla).

— Sheriff Mike A. Adkinson, Jr. (Walton).

— Sheriff Kevin Crews (Washington).