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Brevard County, in partnership with the City of Palm Bay - Government and City of West Melbourne - Government, has opened two Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC) to connect residents impacted by recent flooding with recovery resources and assistance.![]()
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The centers opened Monday, November 9, and will be available daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:![]()
📍Tony Rosa Community Center: 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL![]()
📍Veterans Memorial Complex: 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL![]()
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Representatives from the following agencies will be available to answer questions, provide information and help connect flood survivors with available resources:![]()
🔹American Red Cross![]()
🔹Community Legal Services![]()
🔹Florida Department of Children and Families![]()
🔹Florida Department of Elder Affairs![]()
🔹Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation![]()
🔹U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs![]()
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Brevard County continues to coordinate with local, state and federal partners to identify and secure additional resources for residents impacted by the flooding. Information about additional assistance and recovery resources will be shared as it becomes available.
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**BREAKING:** Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon.![]()
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Massie's measure is a privileged resolution, so the House must take it up within two legislative days. That puts Republicans on the record about Hegseth right after their major losses in the 2026 midterms.![]()
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This is Massie's second try. In mid-September, Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the last scheduled legislative day before the election, which blocked a vote. Massie, who lost his May primary after President Trump endorsed his opponent, said then that he would refile when Congress returned.![]()
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Hegseth said Monday he is "not worried" about the impeachment effort. He announced a Pentagon press conference for Tuesday, his first since May. In a video posted Thursday, he called Massie a "disgruntled, defeated congressman" and called the articles a sham.![]()
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The resolution needs a simple majority in the Republican-controlled House. That means just three Republicans would have to vote with all Democrats for it to pass. Massie told ABC News he is confident enough Republicans will cross over. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he is a "hard yes." Retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon said he will "weigh the debate," but added that Hegseth "has made some bad mistakes."![]()
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GOP leaders could try a motion to table the resolution. That would let them avoid a direct vote on the impeachment itself.![]()
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If the House does impeach, removal would still take a two-thirds vote in the Republican-controlled Senate. ABC News reports that is unlikely.![]()
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President Trump has said he has "every intention to keep" Hegseth at the Pentagon. Several Republicans have blamed the party's midterm losses on the Iran war.![]()
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Source: ABC News![]()
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#Hegseth #Impeachment #Congress
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Palm Coast pool contractor on multiple felony grand theft charges following an investigation into pool repairs the contractor left largely incomplete despite being paid in full. ![]()
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On Aug. 21, FCSO General Assignment Unit detectives began investigating complaints against Dominic Solicito, 45, owner of Advanced Pool and Spa Technologies, which were initially reported to the Attorney General’s Seniors Vs. Crime volunteer investigators.![]()
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After a review of reports dated from January 2022 through July 2024, detectives identified 10 Flagler County cases involving Solicito and his company. Of those, eight victims chose to pursue criminal charges. ![]()
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In each case, detectives determined that Solicito entered into contractual agreements with the victims and accepted payments upfront for pool repairs and upgrades but did not complete the agreed-upon work. Some victims later received partial reimbursements through payments generally ranging from $25 to $50. In total, these eight victims paid Solicito approximately $117,545 for pool repairs and upgrades. As of Oct. 1, Solicito had only repaid approximately $12,750 through mediation with Seniors Vs. Crime.![]()
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“Contractors who take advantage of unsuspecting customers, accept their hard-earned money, and fail to deliver on their promises will be held accountable,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “We will continue working to protect our residents from those who believe they can use their businesses as a cover to steal from others. If you commit fraud in Flagler County, expect to be held accountable and a trip to the Green Roof Inn.”![]()
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On Nov. 6, FCSO detectives obtained a warrant for Solicito’s arrest for six counts of grand theft ($750 to $5,000) and two counts of grand theft ($20,000 to $100,000). Solicito turned himself in and was booked into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where he was later released on a $50,000 bond.![]()
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“This is a reminder to also verify that the contractors you use are licensed and insured and are in good standing with the state and Better Business Bureau,” added Sheriff Staly. “Always get a lien release and never pay anyone 100% of the job until it’s done.”![]()
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The investigation into Solicito and Advanced Pool and Spa Technologies is active and ongoing. Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet been identified. Anyone who believes they may be a victim or who has information about the case is asked to contact FCSO at 386-313-4911 or email TIPS@flaglersheriff.com. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477); tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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