Gov. DeSantis signaled he would appoint his chief of staff, James Uthmeier, to fill the position of Florida attorney general once it becomes available.

Moody, an ally of the governor, said she looked forward to carrying out the Trump agenda.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment on Thursday, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he would appoint Ashley Moody, his state’s attorney general, to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis chose Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to be the state’s next senator, serving out the final two years of Sen. Marco Rubio’s term. In an Orlando press conference, DeSantis said Moody had “a demonstrated record of delivering results” against immigration and other issues.

Ashley Moody, a Republican, would take the seat of Senator Marco Rubio once he is confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s secretary of state.

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Florida needs a new State Attorney General.On Thursday, Governor Desantis appointed our current Attorney General, Ashley Moody, to replace Marco Rubio in the Se

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The AG's office says it is seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties, restitution, costs and attorneys fees, as well as other relief to end the alleged kickback scheme.