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Casey DeSantis mulling run for Florida governor

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 Friday to be the new president of Florida International University in Miami.

Newsweek on MSN · 21h

Casey DeSantis for Florida Governor? What She Has Said About Running

Her husband, Governor Ron DeSantis, is prevented from seeking a third consecutive term and will leave office in January 2027.

MSNBC · 20h

Casey DeSantis considers running for Florida governor amid push from top donors

Republican donors at a gathering last week in Palm Beach County openly discussed the prospect of Casey DeSantis' running for governor in 2026, and for the first time, Florida’s first lady is seriously considering the idea.

DeSantis, Florida Highway Patrol

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Why Ron DeSantis Changed Tack on Immigration Bill

The Florida governor softened his stance on the state's GOP-led Legislature after spending days attacking the Republican lawmakers.

Yahoo · 11h

DeSantis gives immigration enforcement powers to Florida Highway Patrol

But according to Mahomes, who clarified their relationship this week—the two may no Vice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service on MSN · 14h

Florida troopers will work with Homeland Security to help deport immigrants, DeSantis announces

State troopers will be deputized and trained to help the Department of Homeland Security round up and detain illegal immigrants under an agreement between Florida and the Trump administration announced by Gov.

FIU, Nuñez and Ron DeSantis

Florida Politics · 18h

FIU picks Jeanette Nuñez as Interim President after Gov. DeSantis urges vote

The FIU Board of Trustees voted 11 to 1 to hire Nuñez as Interim President, finalizing plans Gov. Ron DeSantis set in motion weeks ago to install his second-in-command in the public university’s top post. “I am honored,” Nuñez said in a statement.

The Palm Beach Post on MSN · 15h

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.

floridaphoenix · 15h

Lt. Gov. Nuñez to head FIU, leave DeSantis administration

Florida International University trustees voted Friday to install Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as interim president, meaning she will leave her statewide-elected office 23 months before her term expires. Trustees expect she will assume the presidency officially after a formal search.

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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 Politics19h

‘Hopefully sooner than later’: Gov. DeSantis talks timing of coming staff changes

President Donald Trump's selection of former U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State has created an appointment domino ...

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Florida International University trustees name Lt. Gov. Nunez as interim president

Board Chair Rogelio Tovar said Gov. Ron DeSantis' office contacted him and asked him to consider Nuñez as the next president.

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Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents

In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership ...

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Expected early exit of Florida’s Nuñez creates new opening for DeSantis to cement control

The imminent departure of Nuñez would give Gov. Ron DeSantis yet another high-profile position to fill in the top ranks of state government.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis looks to 'clear the waitlist' and jumpstart My Safe Florida Home program

During a Wednesday news conference about insurance in Miami-Dade County, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to ...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces home, car insurance relief

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced significant reductions in the cost of insurance for some drivers and homeowners in Florida this ...

Pending the 'full rundown': Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses accusations against Lee sheriff

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he has not been given the "full rundown" on the accusations against Lee County Sheriff ...

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