Jeanette Marie Nuñez (née Sánchez; born June 6, 1972) is an American businesswoman and politician serving as the 20th lieutenant governor of Florida since 2019.

Jeanette M. Nuñez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She was elected as Florida’s first Hispanic female Lieutenant Governor in 2018 and was subsequently reelected in 2022. As Lieutenant Governor, she has been tasked with overseeing the Florida Department of Health, as well as serving as the Chair of Space Florida.

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

1 day ago · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been named the interim president of Florida International University, a move that hands term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis the opportunity to elevate an ally to the powerful position ahead of the 2026 governor’s race. Announcing the appointment Friday, FIU Board of Trustees Chair Roger Tovar said he …

1 day ago · TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 3/7/23-Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, center, during the opening day of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, Tuesday at the Capitol in Tallahassee. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO Jesse Scheckner ...

2 days ago · FIU Board of Trustees expected to name Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as interim president 02:06. MIAMI - Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez is expected to resign to become the interim president of ...

2 days ago · TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez is expected to resign this week to be named interim president of Florida International University, according to three people aware of the school ...

1 day ago · Gov. DeSantis announced on Friday that Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez will be interim President of Florida International University.

1 day ago · Jeanette Núñez was named interim president of Florida International University, another example of political insiders taking top spots at state universities. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald ...

Dec 4, 2024 · As president-elect Donald Trump considers Ron DeSantis to lead the Pentagon, many Floridians may be wondering: Who will be governor if he takes the job? The answer is Jeanette Núñez. As...