Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the power to suspend or criminally charge local officials who don’t train at least 10% of their law enforcement staff to detain and deport undocumented immigrants or follow other tough new immigration rules he’s proposed.

Plaintiffs say the restrictions are 'punishing educators and students for expressing differing and disfavored viewpoints'

In criticizing the governor’s announcement, Democratic Orlando State Rep. Anna Eskamani pointed out that Florida already has strict immigration enforcement, including a law banning "sanctuary" cities and counties and that a special session is not needed.

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 Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday tapped his state’s attorney general, Ashley Moody, to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) when he leaves his office to become secretary of state to President-elect Donald Trump. DeSantis announced his decision at a press conference in Orlando, joined by Moody.

Sen. Marco Rubio has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be secretary of state giving Gov. DeSantis a pick to fill his seat.

Moody, a Tampa Bay area native, has been Florida’s attorney general since 2019. She'll hold Rubio's seat until the 2026 election.

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