Florida could be getting an expensive and heated Republican primary for the Chief Financial Officer position after all.

When state Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, having left the race to be Republican National Committee chairman with President Donald Trump’s backing, incumbent CFO Blaise Ingoglia had a clear pathway to keep his seat.

But now state Rep. Kevin Steele, R-Dade City, is entering the race – with a immediate high-profile backer.

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