Donalds & Judd: Safety, Housing & Redemption

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI. US Representative Byron Donalds, a talk contender for Florida's Republican gubernatorial nomination, hit up Reesa Cliff family diner in Lakeland with. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd for a campaign rally Friday morning. Judd, who endorsed him earlier this year, praised Donald's for backing law enforcement and cracking down on crime hard. Donalds laid out his day one plans to tackle affordable housing, zeroing in on sky high insurance, building costs, and taxes. He drew from his southwest Florida experience with hurricanes Ian and Irma, where folks waited six to ten months for rebuild permits jacking up there, expenses. He wants automatic approvals post storm if you're just restoring what you had. Judd doubled down at the event, saying Florida thrives because people feel safe, and Donalds will amp that up for residents, tourists, and visitors. Alighting Donalds opened up about his own youthful slip ups, getting arrested at 18 for

1:00marijuana distribution, and at 20 for trying to defraud a bank. He owned those mistakes, served no jail time, and credits turning his life around to growth, and God's grace. On the tough on crime front, Donalds vows to keep Florida secure while expanding opportunities for the next generation. He sees investing in young people as key to the state's long term productivity and the Florida dream. With the election set for November 3rd, Donalds is building momentum in key spots like Polk County, blending personal redemption with bold policy. Pushes.