Lt. Gov. Jay Collins secured the endorsement of Lakeland Commissioner and Lakeland County Commissioner Guy LaLonde, Jr., along with endorsements from Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper and Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum.
LaLonde, a U.S. Navy veteran and city commissioner elected in 2024, praised Collins’ commitment to service. LaLonde is also currently serving as the mayor pro tem.
“As a veteran and local elected official, I value service above self,” LaLonde said. “Jay Collins has lived that principle, and that’s why I’m proud to endorse him for Governor of Florida. As Governor DeSantis’ choice for Lt. Governor, Jay is the candidate I know we can count on to keep Florida prosperous.”…