WATCH: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds Host Public Safety Roundtable Today in Melbourne

By  //  April 7, 2026

roundtable will take place at Carroll Distributing

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EXCLUSIVE: Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds talks with Space Coast Daily’s Zach Clark about the space industry following the historic launch of the Artemis II Mission from Cape Canaveral. In the interview, Donalds also addresses border security, and public safety at a community roundtable held in Melbourne at the Carroll Distributing Company on Tuesday.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds hosted a public event focused on public safety in Melbourne on Tuesday, April 7, with Carroll Distributing serving as the host location.

The event, titled a “Public Safety Community Roundtable,” began with doors opening at 10 a.m. and brought together community members for discussions on public safety topics.

Donalds, who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump in the race for Florida governor, used the roundtable as an opportunity to engage directly with attendees about public safety on the Space Coast and the State of Florida.

ABOUT BYRON DONALDS

Donalds is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron’s career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries.

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol.

During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee’s Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education.

Byron is committed to serving and giving back to the community that gave him so much. He has served Southwest Florida in many ways, including previously serving on the Board of Trustees for Florida Southwestern State College after being appointed by then-Governor Rick Scott. Byron continues to volunteer in his church as a youth leader and a mentor. He also enjoys volunteering as a coach in youth football and basketball leagues.

Congressman Byron Donalds lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Erika, and their three sons: Damon, Darin, and Mason. Byron has spent his entire adult life serving others, whether it be through volunteering, business, or leadership.

He is committed to representing Florida’s 19th Congressional District’s conservative values in Washington DC to ensure a stronger Florida and a stronger nation.