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Coverage dated August 11, 2025

Governor DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    DeSantis picks state Sen. Jay Collins to be Florida’s lieutenant governor (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    During a news conference announcing his pick, DeSantis praised Collins for having strong conservative principles

  2. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as lieutenant governor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    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.

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Governor DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.

  4. WSVN Miami

    DeSantis picks state Sen. Jay Collins to be Florida’s lieutenant governor - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped Republican state Sen. Jay Collins to be his next lieutenant governor Tuesday. It’s a closely watched

  5. FOX 13 Tampa

    Governor DeSantis to announce Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Tampa on Tuesday morning, with the Republican Party of Florida confirming he will announce State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.

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