Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to tap former Green Beret and decorated military veteran Jay Collins as Florida’s lieutenant governor ...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Aug. 12 named state Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, as Florida's next lieutenant governor, ending a six-month vacancy in the position.

“I have a house in Naples that I love,” Donalds said, pointing out that, when Sen. RICK SCOTT was governor, he and his wife ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis picked State Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) for Florida’s next lieutenant governor in Tampa this morning.

Florida GOP officials confirmed that Governor Ron DeSantis announced his pick, Senator Jay Collins, as the new lieutenant governor on Tuesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R ) appointed state Sen. Jay Collins (R ) as lieutenant governor on Tuesday, filling the position that had been vacant for six months. “He’s been a man of action.

Collins could not be viewed as a DeSantis-backed governor candidate in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. DeSantis has not put his weight behind Trump’s pick.

The governor's appointment of a close ally and decorated military veteran could challenge President Trump's preferred ...

He says he is qualified for the job, and that he would garner enough support from Republican voters if he ran, but will newly ...

About one year from today, on Aug. 18, 2026, Florida candidates for elected office will face voters for the first time. The field is far from set, and much remains uncertain. For example, U.S. Rep.

Several candidates who have entered the race so far say they support eliminating the state income tax altogether. It's a move ...

The governor's appointment of a close ally and decorated military veteran could challenge President Trump's preferred successor, Rep. Byron Donalds, for the 2026 gubernatorial race. TAMPA, Fla. - ...