Who is Ashley Moody? DeSantis' pick for Rubio's Senate seat explained
The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ballot.
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The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ballot.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced state Attorney General Ashley Moody would replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate.
Ashley Moody said she would not let Florida or the country down.
Gov. DeSantis said Moody is accomplished and has served the interest of the people on a state level.
"The Iranians, in fact, are beginning to build drone factories for the manufacture of Iranian drones in our own hemisphere," Sen. Marco Rubio said.
The Cuban foreign ministry said it would gradually release 553 convicts.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede on Trump's picks, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, appearing before the U.S. Senate for confirmation hearings.
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions Wednesday from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Natalie Brand reports Sen. Marco Rubio is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State and Pam Bondi is his pick for U.S. Attorney General.
Jim DeFede says Marco Rubio is a highly qualified candidate and should face no major issues. He said Pam Bondi has two days of hearings scheduled, and she'll be getting lots of questions concerning the independence of the Justice Department.
Congressman Carlos Gimenez labeled the move "pathetic and cowardly."
DeSantis said he will appoint a Senate seat replacement around Inauguration Day.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says we can expect an announcement around Inauguration Day. The DeSantis appointee will serve until an election is held in 2026.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
The Republican governor said he's started vetting potential candidates to replace the senator.
As President-elect Donald Trump names his picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he's bringing the Sunshine State with him.
Marco Rubio has leveraged his knowledge and unmatched personal relationships to drive U.S. policy in the region for years.
President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida were once political rivals.
If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.
Marco Rubio's tough approach toward Venezuela could influence U.S. policy as Trump's secretary of state.
Senator Marco Rubio's potential rise to secretary of state has energized people in South Florida.
Marco Rubio's political journey began humbly in the 1990s in West Miami, where he took his first steps into public service.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede explains what will happen if Marco Rubio joins Trump's cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis has to select a new senator.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Florida leaders are advancing a proposal to build Donald Trump's presidential library on a Downtown Miami parking lot next to the Freedom Tower.
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Their initial findings align with those of the theme park's leaders, who say the ride was working correctly.
Some heavy downpours and localized flooding will be possible.
Florida leaders are advancing a proposal to build Donald Trump's presidential library on a Downtown Miami parking lot next to the Freedom Tower.
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Their initial findings align with those of the theme park's leaders, who say the ride was working correctly.
Some heavy downpours and localized flooding will be possible.
With every can and carton, Asher Belfer isn't just filling a bag. He's filling a growing need in our community.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The Secret Service has arrested a man on a charge that he shined a laser pointer at Marine One while President Trump was aboard the helicopter.
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
Jim DeFede interviews Paul Renner about his newly announced run for governor and his reasons for seeking the job.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
CBS News Miami is highlighting upcoming free mammogram events across South Florida, where women must register online in advance to receive screenings.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 34 features new haunted houses, scare zones and big crowds. Here are tips to see it all in one night.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.