By Jim DeFede Updated on: January 19, 2025 / 10:41 AM EST / CBS Miami One-on-one with State Sen. Joe Gruters | Facing South Florida
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Who is Ashley Moody? Everything you need to know about DeSantis’ pick to replace Rubio in the Senate
MIAMI — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday, making her the second woman to
Florida politicos weigh in on Moody as replacement for Rubio in Senate
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Ron DeSantis’ pick to replace outgoing Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate has drawn praise from Republicans and the ire of Florida
Former Florida Governor Buddy MacKay dies at 91
TALLAHASSEE – Former Florida Gov. Kenneth “Buddy” MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap at his home in Ocala surrounded by his wife and sons
Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio’s Florida Senate seat
CBS News Miami Live Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said Saturday that she’s removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator
As Trump picks Florida men for new administration, political possibilities open in Sunshine State
As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House,
Florida Governor DeSantis to decide Senate replacement if Rubio joins presidential cabinet
MIAMI – If President-elect Donald Trump selects Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Governor Ron DeSantis would gain the power to appoint Rubio’s
What to know about the Florida Senate race as Rick Scott and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell face off in 2024 election
MIAMI – The Florida Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is set to be one of the most closely
Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven’t put money behind the effort to make it so
Florida Democrats made bold claims last week about their chances in a state that has steadily grown more conservative in recent years. But so far
Florida primary will set US Senate race but largely focus on state and local races
FILE – Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., speaks during the second day of the Republican National Convention July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. J. Scott Applewhite /