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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsJuly 31, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Roundup: Gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins and school board election trends

This news segment features an interview with gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins and an analysis of the lack of competitive school board races in the current election cycle.

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Why It Matters

The segment highlights the current landscape of Florida's race and the level of competition in local school board elections, which determine education policy and oversight.

Key Facts

  • Jay Collins is running for Governor of Florida.
  • Jay Collins currently serves as Lieutenant Governor.
  • The current election cycle features a lack of competition for school board seats.
  • Trinity Webster-Bass covers education for the Florida Trib.

Who's Mentioned

locationHomestead“Site of a former detention center for unaccompanied immigrant children”organizationMoms for Liberty“Active group in previous school board elections”personJay Collins“Florida Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate”personTrinity Webster-Bass“Education reporter for the Florida Trib”organizationThe Florida Roundup“Media program hosting the discussion”locationFlorida“State where these events are occurring”organizationFlorida Trib“News publication covering education”