Byron Donalds on Data Centers, Property Taxes and Insurance | Port St. Lucie Talks

Congressman Byron Donalds, candidate for Governor of Florida, sat down with Dash Hernandez, founder of Port St. Lucie Talks, for a full interview ahead of the August 18 primary. We covered the issues that matter most to the Treasure Coast and to Florida: the AI data centers proposed in our area, property taxes, property insurance, healthcare, immigration and workforce, veterans and mental health, and the Trump endorsement. On data centers, he laid out how his administration would handle water permits, closed loop filtration requirements, utility rates, and proximity to homes. On property taxes, he explained his goal of eliminating homestead property taxes and how the state would fill the gap. On insurance, he put a number on how much he believes rates can come down. Chapters: 0:00 His story, from arriving in Florida at 17 5:26 The Trump endorsement 10:04 Three biggest changes as governor 11:40 Property insurance and how rates come down 15:51 Medicaid and healthcare 25:17 Immigration and workforce 28:28 Veterans and mental health 30:44 Property taxes 42:03 Where he would choose Florida over Trump 51:14 AI data centers on the Treasure Coast 59:32 HOAs and condo associations Port St. Lucie Talks is nonpartisan. This interview is provided for voter information only and is not an endorsement of any candidate. Subscribe to Port St. Lucie Talks for local news, interviews, and the stories that matter across the Treasure Coast. #PortStLucie #TreasureCoast #Florida #ByronDonalds #FloridaGovernor #Election2026