Tag #Florida Politics

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DeSantis Appoints Trump Ally Moody to US Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the US Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio, who will become President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state; Moody, a former prosecutor and judge who previously sued Trump, will serve until 2026, then run for a special e...

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DeSantis Appoints Moody to Fill Rubio's Senate Seat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's Senate seat, following Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State; Moody, a staunch conservative, plans to advance President Trump's agenda and has a history of challenging the federal government.

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Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License

A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.

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Florida Rep. Cassel Switches to Republican Party, Giving GOP Supermajority

Florida State Representative Hilary Cassel switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican due to concerns over the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and tolerance of extremist views, resulting in the largest Republican majority in Florida House history (87-33).

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Florida Democrat Switches to Republican Party

Florida State Representative Susan Valdés switched from the Democratic to the Republican party, citing feeling ignored by the Democratic caucus. This gives Republicans their largest majority in Florida House history and has drawn criticism from local Democrats.

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Moody Appointed to U.S. Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat after Rubio's appointment to the Trump administration; Moody will face a 2026 special election.

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Florida Sues Company Owned by Congresswoman's Family for $5.8 Million

Florida is suing Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's family, for $5.8 million in overcharges for COVID-19 vaccination registration; a congressional ethics investigation also found possible violations of House rules and federal law by Cherfilus-McCormick.

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Florida Democrat Switches to Republican Party, Expanding GOP Supermajority

Florida Representative Hillary Cassel switched to the Republican Party, expanding the GOP's supermajority in the House to 87-33, citing the Democrats' disconnect with Floridians and insufficient support for Israel; this follows Rep. Susan Valdés' similar move.

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Florida Governor DeSantis's Suspension of State Attorney Creates Legal Impasse

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell, who won re-election; her replacement, Andrew Bain, says he cannot legally assist her transition back into office until the suspension is lifted by DeSantis or the Florida Senate, creating a legal battle.

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Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew from consideration for President-elect Trump's nomination as DEA Administrator three days after the announcement, citing his commitments in Florida; this is Trump's second withdrawn nomination.

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