DeSantis announced he is appointing Ashley Moody to replace Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State.

As state attorney general, Moody sought to restrict people’s voting rights and tried to block a statewide referendum.

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed on Thursday who will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate after he is likely confirmed to be Secretary of State.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags at state buildings to be at full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 despite a 30-day mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.

Moody, the state's attorney general, is Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pick to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who is poised to be the next Secretary of State for President-elect Donald J. Trump. DeSantis made the announcement in a Thursday news conference in Orlando.

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

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday named state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the US Senate, choosing a staunch ally to fill the seat set to be vacated by Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state.

Moody, a former prosecutor and judge, has a record of “delivering results,” DeSantis said as he announced his choice at an Orlando hotel.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session on a variety of issues, but GOP leaders are calling it "premature."

Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named state Attorney General Ashley Moody, an ideological ally, to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate if he’s confirmed as U.S. secretary of state, which could happen as soon as next week.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered all flags at state buildings in Florida to fly to their full height for Inauguration Day, pausing a 30-day flag-lowering order.