Jay Collins

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds campaigned in Hialeah, emphasizing public safety and housing affordability while defending his decision to avoid gubernatorial debates. He cited leading poll numbers and criticized opponents for 'grasping at straws,' also addressing a civil lawsuit against him as 'frivolous.'

Three Republican candidates debated gubernatorial policies, focusing on affordability, data center regulations, and opposition to DEI. They clashed over state versus local control of data centers and policy approaches.

Jay Collins, a Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate, has filed a lawsuit challenging James Fishback's eligibility to run for governor, alleging Fishback has not met Florida's seven-year residency requirement. Collins claims Fishback's activities in Washington, D.C., including voting and property ownership, disqualify him, while Fishback provided a 2016 Florida driver's license to counter the claim.

En la edición de This Week in South Florida del 28 de junio de 2026, la conductora Glenna Milberg recibió al vicegobernador Jay Collins, al aspirante a la gubernatura Paul Renner, a la alcaldesa de Miami-Dade Daniella Levine Cava y al periodista Cody Weddle. El programa incluyó noticias locales de Miami-Dade, Broward y Florida Keys.

The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Glenna Milberg and guests including Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and reporter Cody Weddle. The episode is available to watch in full via the provided video link.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins appeared on 'This Week in South Florida' to discuss his gubernatorial campaign and plans to address state issues. He participated in an interview with host Glenna Milberg.

Florida Republicans gathered at the Hard Rock Casino for the annual Sunshine State Showdown, expressing confidence ahead of upcoming elections. Multiple candidates, including Byron Donalds endorsed by President Donald Trump, and high-profile figures like Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, participated. The event included debates among congressional candidates in District 25 and featured criticism between contenders.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Florida, requires candidates to meet three benchmarks (10% in polls, $10 million raised, 10,000 donors) for debate eligibility. He faces criticism from rival Jay Collins and former Governor Ron DeSantis, who argue the criteria are overly strict.

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds faced a typo on a sign for his 'Read to Succeed' initiative and a debate over 'participation trophy' remarks. The Republican Party of Florida requires candidates to meet 10% support, raise $10 million, and secure 10,000 donors to qualify for debates, with Donalds leading polls at 38.8%. Jay Collins, another candidate, responded to criticism by displaying his prosthetic leg as a 'participation trophy.'

The 2026 Florida governor's race is intensifying as Democratic candidates David Jolly and Gwen Graham emphasize bipartisan governance, while Republicans face internal debates over candidate qualifications. Key contenders include Byron Donalds, Jay Collins, and Paul Renner, with Donalds receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit concerning commercial driver’s licenses for migrants. Harjinder Singh, accused of causing a fatal crash in Florida via an illegal U-turn, was escorted by Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and law enforcement in Stockton, Calif.

The Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging drivers’ licenses issued to undocumented immigrants, which was tied to a fatal crash involving truck driver Harjinder Singh. The incident occurred in Stockton, California, with Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins overseeing Singh's removal to India.