Jay Collins

Former House Spearker Paul Renner said Byron Donalds is ignoring base Republican voters in his campaign, especially by refusing to debate him and other GOP candidates.

A Leon County judge has rejected Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge to James Fishback's eligibility for governor, allowing Fishback to remain on the GOP primary ballot.

Can James Fishback stay in Florida's race for governor? A judge is weighing whether the Republican candidate meets the state's seven-year residency requirement after Lt. Gov. Jay Collins challenged his eligibility.

As a state senator in 2025, Republican Jay Collins sponsored a bill that sought to indefinitely extend a June 2027 deadline for eligible data centers to apply for temporary tax exemptions. The bill died in committee.

A judge has also set a date for Collins' lawsuit against a fellow competitor for the Republican nomination for governor.

A Tallahassee judge has set a two-day hearing beginning July 21 in Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge of James Fishback's eligibility to run for Florida governor.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins claims James Fishback doesn't meet the state's residency requirement and should not be allowed to run.

Graham and Jolly were in different parties when they served together in Congress for two years. She's also the daughter of the late Bob Graham, the former Florida governor and senator.

Democrat David Jolly was an exception when asked by Florida Phoenix. He said it was because a majority of voters supported an amendment to legalize cannabis in 2024.

An automatic recount may be triggered in the special election in Hillsborough County. Democratic political newcomer Brian Nathan has a narrow lead over Republican Josie Tomkow.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Lt. Gov. Jay Collins explains why he's running to be the next governor, his passion for helping veterans transition into the workforce and more.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins dials into “Florida Matters Live & Local” to talk about why he’s running for governor and review some of his legislative priorities. We’ll also hear about the Dalí Museum's expansion and an opera singer who sells cars.