I arrived in the Sunshine State at 17 years old on a Greyhound bus, with a trunk full of clothes and a dream. Now is the time to keep the best state in the country as the best state in the country. Tonight, I am proud to announce my candidacy to be the next governor of Florida.

I had a productive roundtable at the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce with State Reps. Toby Overdorf and John Snyder, and local insurance, real estate, and healthcare leaders. Skyrocketing insurance costs are squeezing Florida families and small businesses. Yesterday, we talked about real solutions to bring premiums down and keep the Treasure Coast affordable.

I spent a great afternoon at the Hialeah Gardens Senior Center with my running mate @BryanAvilaFL and Mayor Yioset De La Cruz. Thank you to the seniors who welcomed us to lunch and shared what matters most to them. Florida's seniors built this state, and they'll always have a champion in me.

Floridians cannot trust David Jolly.  Whether it’s his plans to make your life more expensive, his complete 180-degree flip-flops on every major issue, or his past lobbying for oil drilling in the Gulf, David Jolly will say or do anything to put himself first. foxnews.com/politics/donalds…

Florida’s manufacturing future is being built by the skilled workers and entrepreneurs investing in American production. I had the opportunity to visit Grind Hard Ammo in Stuart and see firsthand the innovation and hard work powering its operation. Thank you to the team for the warm welcome and for investing in Martin County.

At WLRN’s Sunshine Economy Summit, I laid out a vision to lower property taxes, bring down insurance costs, and build on Florida’s strong foundation. David Jolly had no idea what he was talking about on policy, and said he would “reverse many DeSantis priorities.” That’s the choice this November: build on Florida’s success—or undo all the progress we’ve made.

David, when there isn't enough money in your "sovereign wealth fund,” and there won’t be for at least 10 years, every policy holder in Florida gets taxed to bailout YOUR government created disaster. As Politifact put it: “The fees can be added to almost every type of insurance policy, including home, auto, renters and business. Because people are legally required to pay the additional charge, it functions as a statewide tax to bail out the public insurer.” FSU studied this. Are you saying that FSU knows less about insurance than you do? Jolly’s plan will make life more expensive for Floridians.

Florida families are already stretched thin, and David Jolly's answer is a $1,000-a-year hurricane tax that hits you whether a storm makes landfall or not. Jolly wants you to pay more while bailing out Big Insurance. My Bring Down The Bill plan will bring costs down for consumers and hold insurance companies accountable.

I'm proud to have NFIB's endorsement. When insurance costs go up, small businesses feel it first. My 'Bring Down The Bill' plan will lower premiums, cut red tape, and keep Florida the best state in the nation to start and grow a business.

Daytona Beach - you showed up. We talked affordability, opportunity, and protecting the Florida we love. I’m ready to get to work for you.

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Republicans need to stand as a united front now more than ever. I am honored to have the endorsement of Jay Collins, a man who knows what it means to proudly serve our country and our great state. The Republican Party is united. We will defeat David Jolly, keep Florida red, and make our state safer and more affordable for every Floridian.

David Jolly was a vegetarian for 15 years. Then apparently decided election season was a good time to put meat back on the menu. Nothing says “deeply held conviction” quite like changing your lunch order when the cameras show up 🤣

I am proud to have President Trump’s endorsement.  While everyone is focused on our website, check out our policy proposals to make life more affordable for Floridians. Go to Byrondonalds.com/issues to see my policy page. Jolly, however, has ZERO substance and nothing more than MSNBC talking points on his.

As a proud former FAMU student, I know firsthand the incredible role HBCUs play in creating opportunity and shaping the next generation of American leaders. Democrats talk about supporting HBCUs. President Trump delivers. More than $612 MILLION in new HBCU funding over two years — including another $174 million announced today. That’s a real investment in our students, our communities, and America’s future. ed.gov/about/news/press-rele…

Man’s best friend, and a lifesaving companion for our veterans.

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I’m proud to have the endorsement of @jaycollinsfl, who has served our country heroically. Republicans are fully united to WIN in Florida this November.

David Jolly is hiding from Floridians. No shock there. I’m still on the trail every day, taking questions from voters, speaking with them directly, and hearing what matters most to their families. For the next 41 days, I’ll keep showing up, keep listening, and keep moving Florida forward.

Over 300 Broward Republicans, one goal: keep Florida the best state in the nation. It was such an honor to speak with you. Thank you, Broward GOP, for an incredible night.