Lieutenant Governor Florida

FIU, Florida

Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez named FIU interim president. What to know

Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez was appointed FIU interim president, effective Feb. 17, 2025, following Kenneth Jessell's early departure.

CBS News · 2d

FIU leadership approves Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as new interim president

If Nunez is selected, she would resign as lieutenant governor and Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to appoint a replacement. DeFede says a source familiar with the discussions says there is no urgency to select a new lieutenant governor and DeSantis would keep the position open for a while.

Miami Herald on MSN · 4d

How FIU’s pick for president could shake up the 2026 Florida governor’s race

Term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis gets to pick a new lieutenant governor. His orbit of potential choices is small — and it is unclear how quickly he will move as the 2026 election for governor nears.

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN2d

Will Florida’s lieutenant governor opening give Casey DeSantis a crack at the top spot?

There's going to be an opening near the top of Florida's government. It comes after Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez was hired on ...

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Florida's lieutenant governor gets a university post, handing DeSantis another key appointment

Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been tapped for an interim position leading Florida International University, handing ...

Florida Lt. Gov. Nunez steps down to head Florida International University

Florida International University has a new interim president, former state Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez. The university’s board of trustees voted Friday to appoint the alum, meaning Gov. Ron DeSantis must ...

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Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez expected to resign

Another high-profile vacancy could be on the way in Tallahassee. Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez is expected to ...

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New FIU president continues Florida trend of political connections over academic experience

Jeanette Nuñez, who has spent her career in politics, has a resume that marks a departure from previous FIU presidents.

Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez is eyeing a new role

The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on ...

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