Does a shocking election result in Texas mean anything in Florida politics?
In the suburbs of Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 31, a Democratic candidate named Taylor Rehmet won a…
With Jay Collins jilted, Paul Renner plays long game in wooing Ron DeSantis
Former House Speaker Paul Renner knows that any path he has to the Governor’s Mansion is contingent on earning…
New workforce investments aim to connect local residents with in-demand careers
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Local leaders say targeted job training and new funding are helping Capital Region…
Jacksonville Bold for 1.21.26: Nixon’s next move
Is she running for Senate? Jacksonville City Council? Or something else? Local political watchers have waited for Rep.…
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 1.11.26
As if tomorrow night’s national championship featuring a rejuvenated Miami Hurricanes team playing in front of South Florida…
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race emphasizing economy, education and community safety
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jay Collins, Florida’s lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate, recently discussed his top policy priorities and…
Rep. Byron Donalds leads GOP primary for Florida governor
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — New polling numbers finds Rep. Byron Donalds leads Florida’s Republican primary for governor. But…
Triangulation? Ron DeSantis warms to Paul Renner gubernatorial campaign as Jay Collins launches
Timing is everything, and Gov. Ron DeSantis picked the day after Lt. Gov. Jay Collins entered the race to succeed him…
Tampa’s Jay Collins finally decides to run for governor
Sen. Jay Collins (third from left) in Tallahassee, Florida on March 26, 2025. Credit: JayCollinsFL / X Florida…
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announces campaign for Florida governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Lt. Governor Jay Collins announced his campaign for Florida governor on…
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race, setting up crowded GOP primary
The Brief Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday he is running for governor, joining a crowded Republican primary…
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race, setting up crowded GOP primary
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s 2026 race for governor took a sharper turn Monday as Lt. Gov. Jay Collins…