Ashley Moody

Jennifer Jenkins, a Democratic who garnered attention for defeating a future cofounder of Moms for Liberty, announces she running to replace Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, who was appointed by the governor.

She is pushing for a new federal law that would require commercial truck drivers to prove U.S. residency and English proficiency before being issued a license.

The two lawmakers jointly reintroduced the Flood Insurance Relief Act on Thursday to give Americans a non-refundable tax deduction on flood insurance premiums paid through the National Flood Insurance Program or private insurers.

The resolution, said Scott and Moody in a joint statement, "pays tribute to the victims, recognizes the extraordinary bravery of first responders, and expresses unwavering support for the families and communities still grieving this devastating loss."

Democrat Josh Weil raised millions of dollars for an unsuccessful U.S. House campaign in Florida this year against Republican Randy Fine.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week directed attorneys for the state and the federal government to file briefs about whether the case is moot.

Florida’s two Republican senators — Sen. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody — want Congress to relocate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida’s Space Coast in Brevard County.

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and state Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a campaign account.

PolitiFact found no announcements from the organization signaling any reporting policy change over the last four years. A hotline spokesperson said its policies "have remained consistent" for over a decade.

A federal judge has put on hold a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Florida law requiring age verification for access to websites with adult content.

Florida's attorney general has a long history in Tampa, serving as a circuit judge in Hillsborough County. She was also a staunch opponent of ballot measures on abortion and medical marijuana.

The Plant City native, a former federal prosecutor and judge in Hillsborough County, will be the first woman in nearly 40 years to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate.