FL Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins 2026 governor’s race

We are now learning that Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is launching a gubernatorial bid, vying to succeed second-term Gov. Ron DeSantis. "I’m running for Governor because leadership is forged under pressure, not in soundbites. I served over 23 years in the United States military, mainly as a Green Beret, where accountability is real, decisions have consequences, and service comes before self. That experience shaped how I lead and why I believe public office is a public trust," Collins said in a statement. LiveNOW has the full coverage of Lt. Gov. Collins as he makes the announcement official down in the Sunshine State.