Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi will be facing confirmation hearings Wednesday for her nomination as Donald Trump's AG.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat on Thursday morning. But with Moody heading to Congress, who will be taking over the Florida attorney general's office?

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement that he’s appointing Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio places the 49-year-old Plant City native in an exotic locale far from home.

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department as attorney general, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (Ben Curtis/AP)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been leaning toward replacing Sen. Marco Rubio with state attorney general Ashley Moody, but has not made a decision, according to people familiar with the matter.

The big story: With U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio on tap to become secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis picked Florida attorney general Ashley Moody to complete the final two years of Rubio’s term.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is rolling out new tools and incentives in the fight against human trafficking. On Tuesday, Attorney General Ashley Moody unveiled a new phone line and a larger reward, hoping those with eyes and ears on the road will help save people being held against their will.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced state Attorney General Ashley Moody as his pick to replace Sen. Marco Rubio.

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on desktop, mobile, and our app for subscribers only. To enjoy the e-Newspaper every day, please subscribe.

Tampa company iGas USA filed a petition against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2023 which is being defended by the U.S. Justice Department.

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.