Florida Lieutenant Governor Takes the Helm During Governor's Absence

Jeanette Nunez, the lieutenant governor of Florida, assumes leadership of the state's executive branch this week.
With Governor Ron DeSantis away on a trade mission to Israel, Nunez steps in as acting governor.
Nunez, a Republican and former legislator, becomes the first female governor, even temporarily, in Florida's history.
A Cuban-American, Nunez's ascendance is a milestone for Hispanics, who make up more than a quarter of Florida's population.
Nunez says she aims to continue priorities like improving education, expanding school choice and battling toxic algae during her time leading the government.