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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

Florida’s junior U.S. senator, Ashley Moody has been a consistent supporter of the Trump administration since she was appointed to her seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January 2025. However, she broke with the administration last week in a vote on an amendment regarding the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund criticized by both Democratic and Republican […]

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

U.S. Supreme Court justices hint that Florida’s social media laws may be unconstitutional

“I mean, could Florida enact a law telling bookstores that they have to put everything out by alphabetical order…”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 27, 2024August 9, 2024

Florida Supreme Court hears oral arguments on proposed abortion amendment

1. If it is placed on the ballot, it would require the support of at least 60 percent of voters to pass.

by Valentina Sandoval and Fresh Take Florida February 8, 2024February 13, 2024

Biden administration pushes back in transit dispute stemming from Florida union law

“Florida is entitled to receive its funding without waiving the requirements of SB 256.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 19, 2023December 4, 2024

Florida AG Ashley Moody launches antitrust investigation after FSU playoff snub

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently included $1 million for any legal action related to FSU being left out of the playoff

by News Service of Florida December 13, 2023March 13, 2024

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says proposed abortion amendment would ‘hoodwink’ voters

Floridians Protecting Freedom has until Nov. 10 to file a brief. The Supreme Court has not scheduled arguments in the case.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 1, 2023December 7, 2023

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody targets Meta over negative impacts on kids

The 38-page lawsuit contends that Meta has violated a law known as the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida October 25, 2023October 28, 2023

Florida attorney general’s lawsuit claims Juul improperly marketed to children

The lawsuit alleges Juul violated a law known as the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

by News Service of Florida October 5, 2023October 11, 2023