TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins officially launched a new education platform on Monday, taking to a stage in Tampa to unveil “Operation F3: Florida Families First.” The decorated Green Beret pitched the initiative as a direct challenge to federal oversight, framing it as a plan to reshape the state’s school system on strictly local terms.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Collins positioned himself as a practical alternative to standard political operators.
“Florida’s families need a Governor who truly understands the classrooms, the challenges, and the dreams of Florida’s children,” Collins said. “Florida doesn’t need more Washington-style bureaucracy. We need bold, practical leadership rooted in our values, and that’s exactly what I’ll deliver as your next Governor.”…