"We are here to protect you, to stand and deliver for our people," said Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to the crowd at the Legacy Pointe Senior Care Center in Oviedo, Thursday.

Collins paid a visit to announce the launch of "Operation: Senior Shield."

The website created by the lieutenant governor and the Department of Elder Affairs allows seniors and caregivers to sign up for alerts when new scams are uncovered.

He also talked with WESH 2 News afterward in an exclusive interview about next year’s race for governor, which he is considering entering.

"People want leadership. They want clarity of communication. And they want someone who, above it all, is there to protect them," Collins said.

The Republican former state senator from Tampa was sworn in on Aug. 12 as lieutenant governor.

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