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Florida Senator Jay Collins (R-District 14) gestures as he speaks to the crowd after being sworn in as the new Lieutenant Governor of Florida during a news conference Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.
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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.

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