She went from a governor-in-waiting to FIU’s interim president, a hire board members said came at the suggestion of the governor’s office.

Florida International University (FIU) will receive $2 million to help fund cutting-edge cancer research, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday. At the news conference to announce the new FIU funding to fight cancer, DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, a cancer survivor.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced today the reappointment of Jeanette Nuñez as Chair of the Space Florida Board of Directors. The appointment, which is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate, reflects continued support for the state's efforts to bolster its aerospace and space industry initiatives.

For the first time since speculation and rumors began about her potential run for governor, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis faced the media on Friday. She joined Gov. Ron DeSantis and Interim President of FIU Jeanette Nuñez to discuss new cancer research initiatives.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis were at Florida International University’s main campus on Friday in Miami-Dade County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are spoke at Florida International University on Friday morning. The governor awarded Florida International University $2 million for cancer research. “Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the state of Florida,