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A news press photograph by Valerie Smith showing Sen. Ashley Moody at The Original Crabby Bill’s restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida on Oct. 19, 2026. Captured in a medium three-quarters shot under bright outdoor daylighting, Ashley Moody stands speaking into a black hand-held microphone held in her left hand while gesturing with her right hand. She wears a cream-colored tailored blazer over a blue-and-white striped dress shirt, dark trousers, glasses, and a ring on her finger. Behind her stands a large blue campaign backdrop featuring white and orange text reading "ASHLEY MOODY FOR U.S. SENATE" alongside orange silhouette maps of the state of Florida.

At Tampa Bay rally, Ashley Moody walks away from Flock camera question after saying she’s not avoiding press

Moody took questions from the press for under six minutes before her team ushered her away.

by Valerie Smith October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

U.S. Sen Ashley Moody and U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna held a campaign rally at The Original Crabby Bill’s restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach, addressing a mostly white, elderly crowd of around 100 people. She only took questions for six minutes after the rally.

A outdoor political rally photograph by Dave Decker showing Sen. Bernie Sanders (L) and Florida Rep. Angie Nixon at the Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida on Oct. 16, 2026. Captured in a full-length shot under a canopy tent on a wet, reflective stage, Sen. Bernie Sanders (left) wears a light blue button-down shirt, dark trousers, brown shoes, and glasses, holding hands with Florida Rep. Angie Nixon (right), who wears a black graphic t-shirt reading "ANGIE", blue jeans, and bright pink shoes. Both wave and walk forward together as a crowd of supporters applauds behind metal barricades in the background under overcast daylighting.

In Ybor City, Angie Nixon and Bernie Sanders rally against ‘lying, cheating, scheming, thieving Ashley Moody’ (w/photos)

Sanders, an Independent, rallied for the progressive Democrat, saying, ‘They got the money. We got the people.’

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Ashley Moody speaking at a podium with a sign reading "Ashley Moody U.S. Senator for Florida" in front of a seated audience and veterans.

‘Where is Ashley Moody?’: Dems rip U.S. Senator for avoiding voters, role in Hope Florida scandal

“Meanwhile, Angie Nixon has been crisscrossing the state, knocking doors, holding town halls, and talking to reporters,” Fried said.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

A wide interior photograph showing Florida State Representative Angie Nixon posing with supporters during a campaign event in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 8, 2026. Positioned center-left, Nixon stands in a sleeveless red dress holding a bright pink campaign sign with white lettering reading "ANGIE NIXON FOR U.S. SENATE." She is flanked by three supporters smiling together, including a person in a white-and-grey striped shirt giving a peace sign on her right, and two supporters in black graphic shirts and blue jeans on her left. In the foreground, a person viewed from behind in an olive green t-shirt holds up a smartphone to photograph the group, set against a brightly lit indoor office space with a dropped ceiling and wood-plank flooring.

There are ‘$10 million reasons’ not to vote for Ashley Moody, says Angie Nixon

Speaking at the Bethel Community Baptist Church in South St. Petersburg Tuesday night, Nixon said “two scammers” represent Florida in the U.S. Senate.

by Colin Wolf, Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at a podium with a sign reading "Investing in Rural Florida," flanked by American and Florida flags, in front of an audience in Bonifay, Florida.

Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife

Appearing in Lake City, the governor said the only apparent crime was committed by “whoever leaked the grand jury report.”

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

A photograph by Dave Decker showing Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon speaking at an event at Equality Park in Broward County, Florida, on August 14, 2026. Captured in a medium shot behind a podium, Nixon speaks into a hand-held microphone while placing her left hand on the lectern. She wears a bright pink blazer over a white graphic t-shirt featuring bold black text reading "GOOD TROUBLE," paired with colorful beaded bracelets on her left wrist and visible arm tattoos. Behind her under warm indoor lighting, several attendees stand watching the address, including a man in a tan suit and tie to her right and a man with a dark beard to her left.

Despite 16 to 1 fundraising gap, Florida Rep. Angie Nixon wins US Senate primary by double digits

In her victory speech, Nixon called for unity but also took aim at her new opponent, Ashley Moody.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Ashley Moody joins Rick Scott in push to cancel Tampa’s Kanye West concerts

“We should never allow antisemitism anywhere, and we have to stand up against it,” Scott said.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Protesters carrying American and Trump flags gather outside the US Capitol Building during the January 6 riots in Washington DC.

Florida U.S. Senator Ashley Moody votes against Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters

Florida’s other senator, Rick Scott, voted no on the amendment.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

A wide-angle selfie of a person in a charcoal grey polo shirt and a brown "Vet Voice Foundation" baseball cap. They are wearing sunglasses and smiling in front of a stone wall labeled "MARCH OF FREEDOM," where several other people are sitting. The background features a brick-paved plaza with palm trees, a blue event tent, and tall city buildings under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

Army vet who blew the whistle on Trump joins race to run against Tampa’s Sen. Ashley Moody

Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman joins Jacksonville state Rep. Angie Nixon and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins in the race for the Democratic nomination.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Sen. Ashley Moody commits salary during government shutdown to Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

Pasco Rep. Gus Bilirakis requested not to be paid.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

Florida Sen. Rick Scott was ‘surprised’ by spending in ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but he still voted for it anyway

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released a calculation Sunday showing the bill would add $3.25 trillion to deficits over 10 years.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025August 3, 2025

Josh Weil is counting on Pinellas voters for his U.S. Senate bid

He’s focused on fixing the Florida Democratic party and funding voter registration in Pinellas and Miami-Dade.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Senate candidate Tamika Lyles says she’s being discriminated against and the Florida Democratic Party is ‘promoting’ another candidate

Lyles’ campaign on Tuesday issued a lengthy statement expressing its anger.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 5, 2025August 3, 2025

Florida Gov. DeSantis taps Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate

DeSantis said he wanted an appointee who would be strong on immigration enforcement, support cutting the federal bureaucracy and fight “the woke agenda.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 16, 2025February 24, 2025

Florida pushes back against First Amendment violation claims in legal fight over school books

The state’s motion, in part, said the “selection of public-school library books is government speech…”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 18, 2024March 8, 2025

Here’s how Florida officials say they’ll enforce new social media law for kids

The law, which will take effect Jan. 1, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social-media accounts on at least some platforms.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 24, 2024November 20, 2024

Florida AG Ashley Moody challenges Biden Administration rule closing gun-sale ‘loopholes’

The rule stems from a 2022 law that made changes in the background-check system.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 1, 2024July 11, 2024

Florida sues Biden administration over Title IX changes providing LGBTQ protections

The U.S. Department of Education announced the rule on April 19. Schools, colleges and universities that receive federal money are required to comply with Title IX.

by Jim Saunders, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida April 30, 2024May 27, 2024

Over 20 AGs from around country, except for Florida’s Ashley Moody, call on Congress to change hemp definition

Congress still hasn’t addressed the farm bill when it comes to redefining hemp.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix March 26, 2024February 20, 2025

Ashley Moody urges Florida Supreme Court to consider whether ‘unborn children’ are protected by the state

As of Wednesday morning, Florida justices had not indicated whether they would order briefs on the issue.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 21, 2024September 17, 2024