Jay Collins, a former Green Beret and decorated veteran, left, is sworn in as Florida’s new lieutenant governor by Florida Supreme Court Justice Jamie Grosshans on Tuesday in Tampa. He is joined by his wife, Layla, and their sons, Gabe and Colt. At right, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stands with his wife, Casey DeSantis. (DOUGLAS CLIFFORD/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appointed Sen. Jay Collins, a Tampa Republican and retired Army Green Beret, to the long-vacant position of lieutenant governor amid speculation that Co...
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